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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1933

Page

14

Junior Service League To Honor Its New Members

Fourteen new members were praised at a tea hosted by president Mrs. Frank Witwer at 320 Crescent Street SE. Vice-presidents Mrs. Wayne J. Foster and Mrs. Edward Sheehy will oversee the tea. Plans include a Heidelberg party Wednesday at Kenmore Clubhouse and golf course proceeds benefiting the Junior Service League.

Junior Service League Frank Witwer Crescent Street Wayne J. Foster Edward Sheehy Heidelberg Kenmore Club

Yale summer camp students to study surveying near Niantic

Sturges Ely and Dresser Hunting remain in the east for three weeks after school to take a surveying course at the Yale engineering summer camp near Niantic Connecticut. They expect to return around July 1 to resume local duties.

Sturges Ely Henry 8. Ely Dresser Hunting Ralph D. Hunting Yale Engineering Niantic Conn

Mrs C H Wilkins Hosts Luncheon Club at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. C. H. Wilkins of 2398 Blake Boulevard SE entertained the Tuesday luncheon club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

C. H. Wilkins Blake Boulevard Cedar Rapids Country Club

Graduate Nurses Club Elects Miss Cockram President

The Graduate Nurses club Saturday afternoon re elected Miss Alberta Cockram as its president at the annual picnic in Ellis Park. About twenty attended.

Graduate Nurses Club Alberta Cockram Nurses Club Ellis Park

Nelle Sexton Attends Royal Neighbors Camp in Detroit

Mrs. Nelle A. Sexton of 1521 Fifth avenue SE serves as district deputy of the R N A and will attend the eighteenth quad rennial supreme camp in Detroit Michigan from June 19 to 24 as a delegate. The Royal Neighbors of America is the world’s largest fraternal insurance society directed entirely by women.

Nelle A. Sexton Fifth Avenue SE Royal Neighbors of America Detroit Mich

Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs Dvorak in Lincoln Heights

Mrs A J Barron of Lincoln Heights hosted a birthday surprise party for Mrs W H Dvorak. About eighty friends and relatives attended and presented many gifts. The evening featured dancing and a picnic supper.

A. J. Barron Lincoln Heights W. H. Dvorak

Katherine Clements Bridal Party Arriving for Wedding

Bridal party members preparing to attend Miss Katherine Clements and Glen Schodde at their upcoming wedding next Monday evening are arriving. Earl J. Clements of Chicago, her brother, arrives this evening. Bridesmaids Miss Helen Wareham and Miss Marian Frahm of Davenport arrive Wednesday. Miss Francesca Emerson of Creston, a cousin, arrived Monday and will stay through the ceremony. Mrs R M Threlkeld hosted a family dinner honoring the bride-elect.

Katherine Clements Glen Schodde Earl J. Clements Chicago D Avenue NE

President Signs Home Loan Bill

President Roosevelt signed the 2.2 billion home mortgage aid bill creating a Home Owners' Loan Corporation with 200 million capital from the RFC. The administration can issue up to 2 billion in bonds to swap for mortgages, enabling homeowners with properties up to 20 000 dollars to exchange 80 percent of first mortgages for long term bonds at a maximum 5 percent rate.

Washington (Lp Roosevelt Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Reconstruction Finance Corporation Home Loan Administration

Suit To Test Iowa Bond Issue Taken Under Advisement

The injunction case in district court to determine the legality of a $20 million public fund bond issue was taken under advisement by Judge Lou Ladd. A decision is expected soon, with plans to appeal to the state supreme court. State Treasurer Wegman testified that a one mill tax may not be needed beyond two years, with projections of about $3.5 million yearly from the levy and $4 million yearly from interest and beer revenue.

Des Moines INS Lou Ladd State Supreme Court Wegman

Beta Sigma Phi honors Miss Chapman at home

Lambda chapter hosted a dinner at Miss Betty Chapman's home on 1629 C avenue NE to honor her as she retires this summer after nearly two years as educational advisor. The group plans a camping trip at Delhi the weekend of June 24.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Betty Chapman C Avenue NE Chapman Delhi

Daughters of Martha to Meet for Picnic Luncheon

The Daughters of Martha of Central Park Presbyterian church will gather Thursday at 1 PM at Mrs. W. L. Harrison's home 324 Nassau street SE for a picnic luncheon.

Martha Central Park Presbyterian Church W. L. Harrison Nassau Street

Reverend Braun Honored at Surprise Trinity Farewell

Rev A H Braun was toasted at a surprise gathering on the Trinity Lutheran parsonage lawn attended by 300 members. He leaves for Eaton Colorado to serve Christ Lutheran. program included talks by Rev F Ide, Missionary society officers, a playlet, music by Little German band, and lunch. Children’s Day marked at United Brethren. about fifty children performed under Reva Mitchell and others. Methodist plan for next Sunday observance.

Nwawkeye A. H. Braun F. Braun Trinity Lutheran Church Braun Eaton Colo Christ Lutheran Church F. Ide Richfield Lutheran Church Anna Russler The Missionary Society Richard Hehmke Ladies Aid Society Reading Carl Poeckenheuer Verona Gabel Petva Granneman Olin United Brethren Church Reva Mitchell Alice McDonald Verda Cartwright Lois Clay Rocjean Coppes Methodist Church

Pattern 2396 and Spring Fashion Book Offer

Anne Adams presents Pattern 2396 for matronly frocks with slenderizing points and scalloped seams. Available in sizes 34 to 44, with fabric yardage listed for size 36. Pattern and Spring Fashion Book offers include color photos, easy-to-make styles, and a 15 cent catalog.

Anne Adams Address Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Hutchins To Head Council To Handle Employment Measure

Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins announced Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago would chair the national advisory council aiding Wagner Act administration. The panel includes employers and employees, with Senator Wagner and AF of L President William Green invited, along with Chamber of Commerce head Henry Harriman.

Henry Harriman

Lewis Re-Elected As Head Of Iowa Labor Federation

Burlington AP Iowa State Federation of Labor delegates re elected J C Lewis of Des Moines state president and Mike Sherman of Des Moines secretary by acclamation Nominees for auditors were George A Peterson of Davenport and George Hartnett of Des Moines Those nominated for vice president were R J McAnally of Burlington and S H Howell of Davenport Exec board nominees included William Griebling Mason City J J Brown Dubuque D L Williams Cedar Rapids L E Garnett Sioux City and P F Byrd Marshalltown

Burlington Iowa Dubuque D. L. Williams Cedar Rapids L. E. Garnett Sioux City P. F. Byrd Marshalltown

Kuhn Loeb Probe To Open June 26

The Senate stock market investigating committee ordered a probe into Kuhn, Loeb and Co. for June 26 with Otto Kuhn named as the first witness. Dillon, Read and Co. and Chase National Bank with Chase Securities are slated for later hearings, possibly postponed to autumn.

Kuhn Loeb Washington Llp Senate Kuhn, Loeb and Co Senate Stock Market Investigating Committee Ferdinand Pecora Otto Kuhn Kuhn, Loeb Dillon, Read and Company Chase National Bank and Chase Securities Corporation Auumn Pecora

Texas Oil Field Output Reduced by 10 Percent

The Texas railroad commission issued a new field order cutting east Texas oil field production to about 545000 to 550000 barrels daily. The limit restricts each well to 10 percent of its hourly potential and takes effect at midnight. Spacing rules remain unchanged.

Austin, Tex East Texas Texas Railroad Commission

Italian Planes Ready To Fly To Chicago Under Balbo

Twenty four Italian military planes were prepared at Orbetello Airport for a flight to Chicago under General Italo Balbo. Weather will decide the start time, expected Wednesday or Thursday. Pilots and crews total 115.

Orbettello Italy Chicago Italo Balbo Air

Meyer Buys Washington Post To Run It Independently

Eugene Meyer, wealthy Republican and former governor of the federal reserve board under Hoover, took control of the Washington Post and pledged independent publication. Courts approved the sale for 825000 dollars.

Washington (Lp Eugene Meyer Federal Reserve Board Hoover Washington Post Meyer The Post

Menjou and Kathryn Carver Separate Again in Hollywood

Hollywood report says Adolphe Menjou and wife Kathryn Carver have separated for a second time. The couple, long noted for their marriage, reportedly remains apart as Hollywood circles discuss the latest development in their years long union.

Hollywood Adolphe Menjou Kathryn Carver

Iowa towns share July 4 plans and local notices

Monona plans a July 4 celebration after a 30 year gap with a parade of about fifty floats, bands, a dance, and amusement. Other items note family reunions in Clinton and a pastorate change in Dysart, plus obituaries and local civic actions across Monona Center Junction Maynard Oxford Toddville Toledo Solon and La Porte City with community events and appointments.

Monona Mononza

Dirigible Macon Pays Two Visits To Chicago Fair

The giant dirigible Macon, sister to the Akron, paid two visits to the Chicago world's fair, thrilling residents along Lake Michigan as it completed a dawn flight before its transfer to the U S Navy. Noon reports of a lost rudder near Escanaba, Mich, were denied, and the airship sailed over the fairgrounds again in fine form.

Chicago Macon Lake Michigan United States Navy Fair Grounds Lake Shore Escanaba Mich

Girl-Teacher Hired in Degner Home Near Traer

Miss Kendall, hired to teach Clark No. 9 near Traer, Iowa, also performed all housework for Degner family, including cooking and cleaning, for a reduced wage. Degner admitted a housework contract existed, while promising a different successor. Lilian Axler later sought the post, noting possible wage changes and house duties.

Kendall Degner Miss Kendall Traer Clark No. 9 Lillian Axler Vence Axler Lilian Clark School No Cone School Miss Axler Lillian Traer High School

New Pastor Samuel Morrow Installed at Grande Avenue Church

The Rev. Samuel M. Morrow recently assigned to Grande Avenue United Presbyterian at Grande Avenue and Sixteenth Street SE succeeds Rev. Robert McCune who left for Ohio. Morrow, with over twenty years in ministry, has led in multiple states and held moderator roles in St. Joseph presbytery and Nebraska synod. He and his wife will reside at 369 Seventeenth Street SE.

Samuel M. Morrow Trenton Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church Grande Avenue Sixteenth Street Robert McCune Ohio Mr. Morrow Hodge Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh Colorado Springs Colo Pueblo Lincoln Neb St. Joseph, Mo Presbyterian Synod of Nebraska Morrow Tarkio College Missouri Princeton University Princeton Theological Seminary Seventeenth Street

Do You Know Her A Crossword Puzzle Fragment

A fragmented crossword style entry asks about the identity of an Indy figure and includes a long list of cryptic clues and partial definitions across two columns. It mentions various terms from biology, chemistry, geography, and etiquette, interspersed with hints toward a famous lady figure and knightly title.

Seid Party During Trial as Teacher Phrase

The fragment mentions a seid party of the second part during the two months while she is on trial as a teacher. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to establish a full news item.

Seid Party

Royal American Shows Arrive for Ten Days in Cedar Rapids

The Royal American Shows arrive in Cedar Rapids for a ten day run opening Wednesday night at Twenty seventh Street and Franklin Avenue. The mile long steel train unloads as hundreds of workers erect around thirty attractions. New rides and midway adds promise a bigger edition than last year with thousands of lights and bright paint making a vibrant carnival atmosphere.

Cedar Rapids Twentyseventh Street Franklin Avenue

Kubik given seven year suspended term for false pretenses

Milo C. Kubik of Cedar Rapids received a withheld indeterminate sentence of seven years in Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to cheating by false pretenses in district court. He originally faced a charge of uttering a forged instrument for allegedly passing a bad check on an Elberon bank on April 22.

Milo C. Kubik Cedar Rapids Fort Madison H. C. Ring Kubik Elberon Bank

Bainbridge Wins Minneapolis Mayoral Race Over Incumbent Anderson

In Minneapolis, A.G. Buzz Bainbridge a theater owner and Republican defeated labor incumbent William A. Anderson in Monday elections. Unofficial tallies show Bainbridge with about a $10,000 majority and labor votes still being counted into Tuesday.

Minneapolis (Lp A.G Buzz) Bainbridge William A. Anderson Bainbridge

McGuire Seeks to Dissolve Temporary Police Suspension

Veteran Cedar Rapids detective Mike McGuire challenged a thirty day suspension of police officials Chief W C Benesh and Public Safety Commissioner Dan Kruidenier. Arguments for defense motion wrapped up Tuesday before Judge John T Moffit, and the court took the matter under advisement.

Mike McGuire Cedar Rapids W. C. Benesh Public Safety Dan Kruidenier John T. Moffit McGuire

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