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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1934

Page

4

Craemer Elected Head of Sanctuary Society at Immaculate Conception

Mrs. N P Craemer was elected president of the Sanctuary Society of Immaculate Conception Church for the coming year at the annual meeting held Tuesday evening. Elected other officers include Mrs Harry Mealey as vice president and Miss Anna Hanson as treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs S A Sanders Mrs Larry Halpin Mrs Walter French and Miss Magdalene Popp. An ice cream social was planned to conclude activities until the second week in September.

Nicholas P. Craemer Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church Harry Mealey Anna Hanson A. J Danner Bernice Shelley S. A Sanders Larry Halpin Walter French Magdalene Popp Sanders

Mr and Mrs J Harold Horan Return From European Trip

Mr and Mrs J Harold Horan of 2135 Blake Boulevard SE arrived home Thursday after visiting England France and Germany. They sailed from Hamburg on the President Harding and landed in New York last Saturday. After several days in New York they returned to Cedar Rapids, having left on April 21.

J Harold Horan Blake Boulevard Europe England France Germany Hamburg President Harding New York Cedar Rapids

Jamieson-Tiep Marriage To Be In Des Moines

Miss Helen Tiep daughter of Mr and Mrs W Tiep of 2030 Grande avenue SE will marry Jack Jamieson of Des Moines in Des Moines Sunday evening at 7 at the home of Miss Tiep's grandmother Mrs A Fink.

Helen Tiep W Tiep Grande Avenue SE Jack Jamieson Des Moines Miss Tiep A Fink

Mrs J D Houser to attend Camp Fire guardians course

Mrs J D Houser travels from 1405 Seventh Avenue SE to Omaha for a national training course for Camp Fire guardians over the weekend. She will visit her parents Rev Mr and Mrs W W Hull in St Edward Neb. Dr Houser will join her in St Edward on June 23 and they plan to return around July 4.

J D Houser Seventh Avenue Omaha St Edward Neb W W Hull Houser

St Patrick’s Class of 1931 Hosts Shower for Two Members

The St Patrick's High School class of 1931 held a Wednesday evening shower for Miss Genevieve Dolan and Miss Emmaline Eagan at Miss Margaret Giblin's home. The evening featured games and refreshments served by class members.

St Patrick's High School Genevieve Dolan Emmaline Eagan Margaret Giblin

Dean L Beatty Guest at Hromek Home in Newton

Dean L Beatty of Grinnell College is visiting as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry J Hromek at 715 Second Avenue SW.

Olpitou L.beatty Giinnell College Henry J Hromek Second Avenue

Country Club Crowd Hears Heavyweight Fight Broadcast

Nearly 100 fight fans gathered at Cedar Rapids Country Club for Thursday evening radio side seats to hear the heavyweight championship bout. The usual Thursday family dinner drew the large turnout as the group stayed almost to a person to listen to the broadcast.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

John Huss Ladies Aid silver tea draws seventy five attendees

The John Huss Ladies Aid held a Wednesday afternoon silver tea in the church parlors with about seventy five guests. A program of music and readings was presented by Fern Mrstik Angeline Hunter Rosie Kosina and others. Volunteers managed reception decor refreshments and program duties.

John Huss Clifford Jensen Mary Louise Vokolek Fern Mrstik Jeannette LeMar Isabelle Davies Iola Luella Jones Libbie Fickeys Ellen Samek Rose Ann Kubovec C W Harrop F D Chada John Patterson Joe Samek J Hunter L. K McKee E . Fields F Klepach J Mikulecky L K McKee A. H. Schiuntz H. Jensen

Bluff View Aid Society Picnic Dinner Hosts

The Bluff View Aid society met Wednesday for a picnic dinner at Mrs. Ben Purath’s home on afount Vernon road. The next meeting will be at the Duck Pond in Ellis Park on July 11.

Bluff View Aid Society Ben Purath Afount Vernon Road Duck Pond Ellis Park

Lila Brutsman Weds William J Thompson of Quincy

Lila Brutsman married William J Thompson in the home of her parents at 3516 First Avenue NE with Rev E Winslow Brown performing the double ring ceremony. Out-of-town guests included Hummel family of Newton and Huggans family of Wyomings. couple to settle at LaPrairie Illinois after June 18.

Howard Brutsman First Avenue NE Lila Brutsman William J Thompson Quincy, Ill E. Winslow Brown Hilda Hiatt Richland Lohengrin Charles Maxine Newton Bessie Hendrickson Howard and James Story Springville Vivian Weibel Fairbank Elmer Storm Charles Huggans Wyoming

Walters Anniversary Picnic At Ellis Park

A Tuesday evening celebration marked Glen and Mrs Walters twelfth wedding anniversary with a picnic at Ellis Park attended by Ralph and Gene Hoffman James Daugherty the Walters family Nadine and Joan Schrader Loren Schrader Leonard Eye Maxine Mikota and guests Benish of Western Close of Deep River.

Ellis Park Glen Walters Ralph Hoffman Gene James Daugherty Nadine Joan Loraine Schrader Loren Schrader Leonard Eye Maxine Mikota John J Benish Western Blanche Close Deep River

Birthday party honors Irene Miner with Bunco prizes

Mrs Agnes Miner assisted by Mrs B Hensley entertained friends for Irene Miner's sixteenth birthday Wednesday evening at her home. Bunco was played and prizes went to Lucile Steyne, Paul Lowy, Weld Smart and Loyal Meek, with Frances Trubcek, Nola Wenke, Agnes Barta, Maxine Anderson, Doris Batten, Kenneth Collins, William Hensley, Orville Louvar, George Moran, Harry Lewis and Leland Holmquest among the guests.

Agnes Miner B Hensley Irene Bunco Lucile Steyne Paul Lowy Weld& Smart Loyal Meek Frances Trubcek Nola Wenke Agnes Barta Maxine Anderson Doris Batten Kenneth Collins William Hensley Orville Louvar George Moran Harry Lewis Leland Holmquest

Mrs Hilborns Pupils Recital At Hotel Roosevelt

Mrs Eleanor Hilborn will present a group of her piano pupils in a recital at the Hotel Roosevelt Saturday afternoon at 2. The public is invited to attend. Participants include Mary Ellen Dennis Carl Svoboda Kathryn Barngrover Millcent Svoboda Shirley Anne Hilborn Janet Dennis Marianne Corey Katheryn Mae Greene Joan Yessler Margaret Barngrover Winifred Murray Dorothy Blodgett and Glenys McHardy.

Eleanor Hilborn Hotel Roosevelt Mary Ellen Dennis Carl Svoboda Kathryn Barngrover Millcent Svoboda Shirley Anne Hilborn Janet Dennis Marianne Corey Katheryn Mae Greene Joan Yessler Margaret Barngrover Winifred Murray Dorothy Blodgett Glenys McHardy

Lincoln Guests Attend Mu Phi Epsilon Convention

Mrs Mary Hall Thomas Miss Marian Williamson and Miss Margaret Kimmel of Lincoln Neb along with Mrs C H Williamson of West Union were guests Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs R R Williamson and Miss Laura Williamson 1715 Washington avenue SE They travel to Atlantic City N J for the national Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority convention then to New York City to study at Juilliard and Columbia Miss Williamson and Miss Kimmel study voice and organ while Mrs Thomas pursues voice culture ensemble singing and church music

Mary Hall Thomas Marian Williamson Margaret Kimmel Lincoln, Neb C. H. Williamson West Union R. R. Williamson Laura Williamson Washington Avenue Lincoln Atlantic City N. J Mu Phi Epsilon Music Sorority New York City Juilliard School of Music Columbia University

Carol Jane Mueller Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Mrs. George A. Mueller hosted a party at 1539 E avenue NE in honor of her daughter Carol Jane on her sixth birthday. Guests included Mavis McLain Lois Ralston Bonnie Peterson Phyllis Anne Smith Claire DeVonne Hardin and others.

George A. Mueller E Avenue NE Carol Jane Mavis McLain Lois Ralston Bonnie Peterson Phyllis Anne Smith Claire DeVonne Hardin Vernon Harriman Dewey Willis Dickie Hunter Billie Britten Dean Ring David Ring Jimmie Hamilton Douglas Redies David Hoyt Charles Hammond Carol June Mueller Mueller Norma Enid Mueller Fred. Redies J. W. Ellenberger

Friendly Strollers plan Sunday Milwaukee bridge stroll

The Friendly Strollers will meet West-siders at the Plaza at 2 15 and join East-siders at First Avenue and Thirteenth Street for a parade to the Milwaukee bridge Sunday. They depart at 2 30. Car owners should pick up those without transport. A wiener roast and fund collection are planned. Burton Hammons will lead the group. about forty joined last Sunday.

Milwaukee Bridge Linn Junction Plaza First Avenue Thirteenth Street Burton Hammons

Tawakit Camp Fire Elects New Officers

The Tawakit Camp Fire group met at guardian Margaret Youngs home and chose Erma Lee Young president Dorothy Kepler vice president Ruth Klepach secretary Helen Bell treasurer Louise Ann Crumb scribe. Others present included Betty Ann Blecher Audrey Getlin Margaret Young and Maxine Kepler assistant guardian. A picnic and work on thrift and health charts were planned.

Tawakit Margaret Young Erma Lee Young Dorothy Kepler Ruth Klepach Helen Bell Louise Ann Crumb Betty Ann Blecher Audrey Getlin The Guardian Maxine Kepler

Foreman and Stoecker Wed at Davenport Ceremony

Miss Jocie L. Foreman and Stanley L. Stoecker both of Cedar Rapids were married at A Little Bit of Heaven in Davenport on Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev F A Court of St John's Episcopal officiated. Attendants were Miss Esther Johnson and Clifford Foreman. The bride wore an eyeshell moire gown with roses and baby’s breath. Miss Johnson wore blue organdie.

Jocie L. Foreman Stanley L. Stoecker Cedar Rapids Davenport F. A. Court St. John's Episcopal Church Esther Johnson Clifford Foreman

Pieces of Eight Club Tea Event at Lewis Room

Miss Evelyn Domschot hosted the Pieces of Eight club at the Lewis tea room Thursday evening. Bunco prizes went to Ruby Thompson and Marian Lana. attendees included Mildred Hasek Hazel Thompson Margaret Batten Margaret Henderson Elsie Shimek and the hostess.

White Grows Important In Men's Sports Shoes

The article surveys summer footwear trends for men highlighting white shoes in several styles. Wing-tip buckskin with perforations, white buckskin straight-tip, and plain toe styles appeal to different ages. Ventilated perforated shoes offer breathability, while jai-alai shoes with crepe soles target active use.

Amos Parrish

Busy Six Club meets at Mrs McEndree home

The Busy Six club gathered Wednesday afternoon at 1019 Tenth Street SW with Mrs Marion McEndree. Mrs Robert Fryrear will host the club on June 20.

Marion McEndree Tenth Street Robert Fryrear

Memorial services planned by B of L E divisions in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids divisions No. 159 B of L E and Mercy No. 51 GIA will hold joint memorial services Sunday at 3 in Odd Fellow hall. Members and friends of the order are invited.

Cedar Rapids Division B of L. E Mercy Division GIA B of L. E Odd Fellow Hall The Order

Tiny Canadian Town Has No Unemployment

EDMONTON Alta. Cameron Bay on Great Bear lake is a unique Canadian town with no unemployment due to a rush to mine rich silver and radium-bearing pitchblende. The district's population is occupied in radium hunting, with a shortage of workers until navigation reopens in July when university students and treasure-seekers may fill jobs.

Edmonton Alta Cameron Bay Great Bear Lake Canada Ernest Rivers Toronto Rivers

U S Citizens Honored By National Boy Scouts

Seven prominent citizens received Silver Buffalo awards from the Boy Scouts of America at the National Scout Council meeting in Buffalo New York. Recipients included Newton D. Baker Col Theodore Roosevelt Charles E Cotting John M Phillips Paul Percy Harris George Albert Smith and Kenerick Kernochan.

Buffalo N. Y Boy Scouts of America National Scout Council Newton D. Baker Cleveland Col Theodore Roosevelt New York City Charles E. Cotting Boston John M. Phillips Pittsburgh Paul Percy Harris Chicago George Albert Smith Salt Lake City Kenerick Kernochan New York Us

New Calendar of Even 52 Weeks Proposed

At the American Association of Variable Star Observers annual meeting at the Franklin Institute John A Ingham of Leonia proposed a fifty two week year with an extra day every six years The scheme from the Established Protestant church of Roumania keeps Sundays fixed and avoids shifting the weekly rest day unlike other plans

Philadelphia American Association of Variable Franklin Institute Atv John A. Ingham Leonia Roumania

Monument repairs to test engineers in Washington DC

The Washington Monument will be cleaned and repaired with PWA funds in a 140 day project supervised by the National Park Service. Sixteen workers will erect scaffolding to 555 feet, seal crevices, rinse with pure soap and water, and ventilate the shaft while visitors stay allowed under safety measures.

Washington, D. C INS Washington Monument PWA National Park Service of the Interior Department

Red-Haired Negro Bullet Bounced From Head

Redman Lewis, a Black man known to frequent a local freight yard, reported a .22 caliber bullet struck his head as he climbed from a coal car. He felt a sting, found the bullet, and was otherwise uninjured. Police investigate unidentified assailant.

Washington INS Red Redman Lewis Lewis

Cat Jumped From Plane At About A Thousand Feet

Roanoke Virginia report says a tabby mascot at the airport jumped from a flying plane at about 1000 feet after failing to exit before takeoff. The cat, known for sleeping in planes on the ground, leapt as the aircraft climbed.

Roanoke

Yancey Plans Air Trip Into Jungles

Captain Lewis A. Yancey, famed transatlantic flyer, announced plans for a winter 1935 36 air expedition to study Mayan ruins in Central America. Three autogyros will fly from Belez Honduras into Yucatan jungle sites with Tulane University and sponsors backing the mission.

Billings Mont Central America Capstain Lewis A. Yancey Transatlantic Montana Yancey Tulane University Sparkplug Belez Honduras Yucatan

Wonderful New Face Powder Promises Youthful Skin

Preserve your skin with the new Wonderful Face Powder MELLO-GLO used by many women. Its special tint and finish seem youthful, MELLO-GLO stays on longer, prevents large pores, and spreads smoothly. Purest powder, does not irritate skin. 50c and 1. May Drug Co. advertisement.

May Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

N. P. Craemer Sanctuary Society J. Harold Horans Mrs. Houser Grinnell Dean Country Club Group Hears Fight John Huss Aid Dows Bldg Sandmer U.S. FA Second Street Wm. J. Thompson Quincy Ellis Children's Party Tawakit Camp Foreman-Stoecker Kelvinator Nelrinc Naper Tudy Keisinator Cedar Rapids Kelvinator Company Third Street DIAL Directed By York Clubs B. of L. E. Services U. S National Boy Scouts Tableta Parkelp Cidar Rapins Health Center ORC Statesman III David Lloyd George Tulane Ankle Sox Neumode Second St. SE F. J. Prout D.C First Ave Chifron
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