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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1932

Page

12

Annual Picnic Of Marion Dental Society Held At Country Club

The Cedar Rapids Dental Society held its annual picnic at Marion Country Club with guests including Dr. R. V. Smith and Dr. E. S. Smith. Golf and bridge accompanied dinner, awards were presented by Dr. John Booth, and the Rainbow Division served the meal.

Cedar Rapids Dental Society Marion Country Club R. V. Smith A. O. Klaffenbach E. S. Smith Iowa City Arthur Oelke Philadelphia W. F Naibert C. C. Pitlik C. N. Booth John Booth Mardon Milo B. Loomis C. L. Layton C. S. Foster J. H. Kelly F. B. Benesh F. S. Peshek G. R. Wilkinson Anamosa C. L. Fenner T. W. Tuomey Ocelke Charles F. Huber A. C. Naibert Ed. Hruska Benesh E. W. Anderson Ladies’ Aid of The First Methodist Church of Marion

Local Lake Forest Academy seniors honored at commencement

George Dobson Alt and Robert Earl Pfeiffer, both senior and upper middle class members at Lake Forest academy, were honored at the annual commencement in Lake Forest Illinois. Pfeiffer was honorable mention for the Bateman prize of 20 dollars given by Floyd Bateman to the top upper middle class student showing greatest improvement. Alt was awarded a varsity golf jersey as he prepares to enter Northwestern university next fall.

George Dobson Alt Roy C. Alt Robert Earl Pfeiffer H. E. Pfeiffer Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest Ill Robert Pfeiffer Bateman Floyd Donald Bateman Barrington George Alt Northwestern University

Savanna Visitors Return After Stay With Gray Family

Mrs A Gray and her daughter Jane of Savanna Illinois depart Tuesday afternoon for home after visiting Mr and Mrs C O Gray at 546 Vernon Drive SE. Also traveling with them was Miss Dorothy Gray who had visited in Savanna previously.

A. Gray Jane Savanna, Ill C. O. Gray Vernon Drive Dorothy Gray Eer Savanna

Balcom Luberger Family Plans Summer in Dorset Minnesota

Mrs Balcom Luberger and her daughters Mary Katherine and Sally will leave Wednesday for Sabin s Park in Dorset Minnesota to spend the summer. Mr Luberger will join in August and they will stay until Labor Day.

Balcom Luberger Second Avenue SE Mary Katherine Sally Sabin’s Park Dorset Minn Lvberger

Shomlers Vacationing with Forest Park Family Members

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde C. Shomler of Forest Park Illinois are vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shomler at 1945 Fourth Avenue SE. Miss Ruth Shomler and Miss Thelma Shomler are also spending time with family during a multi generation visit and northern Wisconsin trip.

Clyde C. Shomler Forest Park Ill Mr. Shomler John W. Shomler Fourth Avenue SE Ruth Shomler Thelma Shomler Wisconsin

Stock Family Visit With Mrs Jay as Audrey Stays

Mr and Mrs H R Stock of Morris and their family spent Sunday in the W A Jay home. Audrey Stock remains several weeks with her aunt Mrs Jay at 914 G Avenue NW. Mr Stock is Mrs Jays brother.

Grace Newman Connected to C. H. Emaly Family

Grace Newman of Dunlap NL is six weeks with the C. H. Emaly family at 111 Eleventh Street NW. Mr Newman is the father of C. H. Newman.

Grace Newman Dunlap C. H.emaly Eleventh Street Mr. Newman C. H. Newman

Miss Powers to Wed This Week Honored at Dinner

Miss Nelle M. Powers, the guest of honor, attended a dinner and shower hosted by Alice Birch and Honora Lydon at the Palisades on Saturday evening ahead of her marriage this week.

Nelle M. Powers Alice Birch Honora Lydon the Palisades

Royal Neighbors Club Meeting at Knights of Pythias Hall

The Royal Neighbors of Parlor eee will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Knights of Pythias hall for regular business.

Parlor Knights of Pythias Hall

BE Meeting At V F W Hall With Prizes

The Security Benefit association holds a BE meeting at 8 p.m. in the V F W hall. Following the meeting five hundred will be played with prizes awarded.

Security Benefit Association V. F. W. Hall

Ladies auxiliary meeting at Cedar Rapids VFW Post 788

The Ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cedar Rapids post 788 will meet at 7 45 p m at the VFW hall Don Cook building to transact business.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Cedar Rapids V. F. W. Hall Don Cook

Queen of the West lodge meeting announced

Queen of the West lodge No. 2 L. 5 invites members Hawkeye et No. 57 and their families to a forthcoming meeting and gathering.

Queen of the West Lodge No L. 5 B. J Hawkeye Et No. 57

Grace Church Auxiliary Guild Meeting

The Woman's auxiliary guild of Grace church will meet with Mrs. C. H. French at 845 A avenue NE on Thursday at 1 for a luncheon and business gathering.

Woman's Auxiliary Guild of Grace Church C. H. French

Mrs Suits and Dill Groups Meet at Lindsay Home

Mrs A M Suits and Miss Margaret Dill will hold their divisions of the Second Evangelical church Tuesday at the home of Mrs G Z Lindsay located at 045 Nineteenth Avenue.

A. M. Suits Margaret Dill Second Evangelical Church G. Z Lindsay Nineteenth Avenue

Becomes Bride of Cedar Rapids Man

Mrs Maurice E Ford was Miss Elizabeth Bentzinger before marrying last Tuesday in Centerville. She attended Coe College and the University of Iowa, joining Chi Omega. The couple, son of Mr and Mrs Fred M Ford of Cedar Rapids, will move to New York City for Columbia University coaching school and will reside in Knoxville after September 1.

Maurice E. Ford Elizabeth Bentzinger Centerville Coe College Chi Omega Sorority University of Iowa Ford Fred M. Ford Cedar Rapids New York City Columbia University Knoxville

Local Folk Set Sail for Europe on Montclair Trip

Several local residents depart tonight for Montreal to board the Montclair on Thursday and sail to Europe for the summer. Mrs. J. F. Tufts and sister Miss Alma Owens will leave tonight, along with Mrs. Juniata Caldwell Laser of Coe College. In Montreal they join Miss Maria Leonard, dean of women at the University of Illinois, formerly at Mrs. Hubbard of New York City, who has visited here with her brother the late Dr. John A. Marquis. A tour to the Nile and England will be led by Dr. W. Pratt with Mrs. Tufts and Miss Owens staying longer for Ireland, Scotland, and England.

Montreal Montclair Europe J. F. Tufts Alma Owens C Avenue Juniata Caldwell Laser Coe College Maria Leonard University of Illinois Hubbard New York City John A. Marquis Coe W. Pratt Nile England Tufts Miss Owens Ireland Scotland Eng

Andrie Recital Shines at First Christian Church

An appreciative audience of 150 heard Wencil Andrie, dramatic tenor, Monday evening at the First Christian church. He sang in Italian French German Spanish and Bo hemian with skill and feeling. Mrs Gladys Calder Brooks accompanied at the piano and contributed to the recital's success along with Edna St Vincent Millay and Mrs Edna Barrett Jackson. Miss Muriel MacIntosh provided music notes and Bel Canto club members greeted guests.

Wencil Andrie Andrie Gladys Calder Brooks Edna St. Vincent Millay Edna Barrett Jackson Muriel MacIntosh Bel Canto Club

Mrs Mattice active in Detroit high school Mothers' club

Mrs Lawrence Mattice a former Cedar Rapids resident guides the Mothers' club at Grosse Pointe High School Detroit Michigan. She has served as secretary and program chairman bringing speakers to monthly meetings. The club awards a scholarship and currently funds five graduates through college.

Lawrence Mattice Cedar Rapids Mothers’ Club Grosse Pointe High School Detroit Mich Mattice Mae Searles Mattice Cedar Rapids Woman's Club James M. Searles

Evans and Fry plan Marine Laboratory study near Bar Harbor

Gaynor Evans hosts William F. W. Fry of St. Louis at 816 Sixteenth Street SE for a week. They will travel to the Maine Marine Biological Laboratory near Bar Harbor for a month of graduate work toward their doctorates.

Gaynor Evans Sixteenth Street William F. W. Fry St. Louis Amherst Columbia University New York City Mr. Fry Maine Marine Bi -Laboratory Bar Harbor

Fridge Size Sparks Wish to Hinder Borrowing

A speaker notes preferring a very large refrigerator for their home, humorously aiming to deter Elia Mae from borrowing it, illustrating personal household dynamics.

Elia Mae

Local Women Attend Child Development Conference

The gathering drew many local women including Mrs. Frederick G. Murray as state PTA chairman of parent education, and numerous others such as Mrs. Raymond N. Klass, Mrs. Elmer Grissel, Miss Ella Grissel, Mrs. F. J. Anderson, and Jeanes of Paris, France, among attendees.

Frederick G. Murray P. T. A. State Parent Education Raymond N. Klass E. C. Johnson Nathan Baldwin Nathan C. B. Himmel M. R. Warren Charles Penningroth R. N. Glendenning John Miller O. N. Johnson Elmer Grissel Ella Grissel F. J

Emily Dvorak Weds Ralph H Redus at Family Home

Miss Emily Dvorak daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Dvorak joined Ralph H Redus son of Mrs E D Redus in marriage at the bride’s parents home on Saturday at 10 am. Reverend W Q Eckler of Tama conducted the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Mrs Lester L Johnson and Robert Redus. The couple plans to reside locally after a Wisconsin honeymoon.

Emily Dvorak Emil Dvorak Sixth Street Ralph H. Redus E. D. Redus W. Q. Eckler Tama Lester L Johnson Robert Redus Johnson Redus Grant High School Cedar Rapids Business College Geneseo, Ill Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company Wisconsin

Barge Party Entertainment by Local Students

A Sunday evening barge party organized by Edna Steege and Billa Cheney featured dance numbers by Velma Cheney and Eva Vurgaitis, with attendees including Emil Kriz, Leon Klekar, Jerry Rosenberger, Loretta Gibbs, Kathryn Gibbs, DeVere Patterson, Dorothy Enger, Bob Hemminger, and many others. The event was spent dancing, reflecting a lively community gathering.

Edna Steege Billa Cheney Velma Cheney Eva Vurgaitis Edna Dieman Emil Kriz Leon Klekar Jerry Rosenberger Gertrude Humbert John Savel Ann McDonald Elmer Zbanek Juliette McDonald Arnold Tschirgi Helen Mussman Ray

Twelve members dine and play at country club duplicate bridge lunch

Twelve members of a duplicat e bridge club that meets every two weeks at the country club gathered for a luncheon and spent the afternoon playing duplicate.

Birthday honor for Mrs Frances Feyerabend at Fairfax party

Mrs Frances Feyerabend of Fairfax was surprised at a Sunday birthday party hosted by her children and grandchildren. The event featured a cake made by her daughter Mrs Will Schropp of Oxford with pink lettering and a gift presentation. Attendees included Amos Sulek Robert A. Lockhart Will Schropp Albert Jiroutek Lumir Feyerabend Lumir Schropp Leroy Schropp Patricia Schropp and Mae Schropp.

Frances Feyerabend Fairfax Will Schropp Oxford Feyerabend Amos Sulek Robert A. Lockhart Albert Jiroutek Lumir Feyerabend Will LeRoy Schropp Lloyd Eee Vernon Ee Paricia Ann Schropp

Rep L W Davis Asks For Recount In Four Townships

Rep L W Davis of Hazel Green seeks a recount of Adams Coffin's Grove and Manchester townships votes after a ballot discrepancy noted by the board of supervisors. The candidate was unofficially nominated in the June primary amid questions about a 50 ballot error affecting the Adams tally.

Manchester L. W. Davis Hazel Green E. W. Williams Board of Supervisors Adams Four Town Township Coffin’s Grove Township Adams Township

Gazette newsies to visit Royal American carnival

About sixty five Gazette newsboys supervised by Alex Fidler will tour the Royal American showgrounds near Twenty-ninth Street and B Avenue NE Tuesday night. They will be guests of the management and will be escorted to midway attractions.

Gazette

Mrs James Walker Undergoes Major Operation

Mrs James Walker wife of New York City's mayor underwent a major abdominal operation at Polyclinic hospital Tuesday. She was described as recovering in the ting room an unknown follow up.

New York James Walker Polyclinic Hospital

How Popular Name Brought Star Fame

Discussion of how stage names and epithets shaped star personas in early cinema. Florence Turner known as the Biograph Girl, Mary Pickford as Americas Sweetheart, Clara Bow as The Platinun Blond, Lon Chaney and Eric von Stroheim given nicknames, with notes on how public perception and publicity boosted fame. Ends with a note about a Horoscope leaflet offer.

Florence Lawrence Biograph Bob Florence Mary Pickford Vitagraph Florence Turner America Grauman Sid Kathleen MacDonald Billy” Anderson Eleanor Glynn Clara Bow Arch Reeve Clara Jean Harlow Lincoln Quarberg Howard Hughes Jackie Coogan Charlie Chaplin Harry Wilson Dolores del Rio Lupe Velez Raquel Torres Malcolm Stuart Boylan Cloek of Lon Chaney

Officials Move To Help Unemployed Workers Continue

City officials plan two week job shifts starting July to provide steady work for unemployed laborers. A special council session will shape employment measures while considering capital improvements at the water plant and streets funded by bonds once assessment rolls are checked. The Chamber delegates O L Moore to solicit industrial jobs.

Ed Stefan Parks Louis Burgess Memorial Building Chamber of Commerce O. L. Moore

Chicago Street Workers Strike Over Nine Days Wages

Chicago streets were unswept and ash cans full as 2,300 unpaid street department workers led by John W. Garvey walked off the job. The strike followed the city’s failure to immediately pay nine days of wages demanded by the hod carriers and common laborers union.

Chicago INS John W. Garvey Hod Carriers’ and Common Laborers’ Union

Chicago Mayor Warns of Crisis Without Federal Aid

Mayor Anton Cermak told the House Banking Committee that Chicago could face unknown outcomes after August 1 without further federal relief. He backed an Illinois amendment to the Wagner relief bill to permit loans to municipalities for operating expenses, flanked by Chicago officials and most of Illinois delegation led by Senator Lewis.

Washington Anton Cermak House Banking Committee Chicago Cermak Illinois Lewis

How to Attack and Defend Notrump in Contract Bridge

The article explains the attacking lead as a long suit with an honor or length, choosing between partner or own suit to maximize reentries. It notes a warning lead top of nothing when the hand lacks a sound attacking suit, risking reliance on partner and personal defense, with an example from a recent game.

Bidding Quandary and Card Play Lessons from Expert

The Cedar Rapids Gazette features Mrs Culbertson answering readers questions on bridge bidding and play. It discusses a hand where East cannot raise, overbids, and two tables diverge on lead choice with South dealer and vs vulnerability. The explanation endorses spade lead queen when West holds QJ106 and O94 109863 K6, noting game potential and endplay logic.

Washington's Life 15 DeMolay Subject Opens Iowa Conclave

Johnson local attorney spoke Tuesday morning at the Iowa State DeMolay conclave. About 150 delegates plan to study Washington's farewell address upon return home, urged by Johnson. Harold Allen, Nebraska City past master councilor and former state master councilor, attended as honored guest.

John Wright Robert Donovan Gerald Reynolds Edward Walters D. William Ash Raymond L. Groves George Farmer Cedar Rapids

Lodge Members Plan Evening Meetings With Guest Speaker

Delegates led by George Kruse Gerald Reynolds Gordon Ellis John Wright Raymond Groves and William Ash will attend evening meetings featuring degree work and a talk by Frank S Lane of Kansas City founder of the order.

George Kruse Gerald Reynolds Gordon Ellis John Wright Raymond Groves William Ash Frank S. Lane Kansas City The Order

City Briefs and Personal Notices Highlight Local Moves

Mrs. Louisa Palmer left Monday night for Portland Oregon. Mrs. G B Collins departed Monday for Oklahoma City. Miss Myrdle McAhren nurse at St Luke’s was summoned Sunday to Sioux City for her brother’s illness. Iowa Barber Shop now at opposite State Theater. L L Dorland bought and runs Lincoln Heights grocery gas and sandwich. Pioneer Council 1635 National Union Assurance holds meeting Tuesday at 8 pm in Sokol hall.

Mrydle McAhren St. Luke’s Hospital Sioux City L. L. Dorland Lincoln Heights H. L. Wise Pioneer Council National Union Assurance Society Sokol Hall Third Street

Obed Bean heads to Kansas City and Independence

Obed Bean of 1004 First Street SW departed Monday night for Kansas City to visit his sisters and for Independence Missouri to see his mother Mrs Anna Bean who is 84 years old.

Obed Bean First Street Kansas City Independence, Mo Anna Bean

Fire Fighters face Watford in Legion junior league clash

Vernon Lorence of 2005 Daniels Street NE paid a $15 fine plus costs in police court after speeding. He could pay costs and surrender his license for 30 days. The Fire Fighters baseball team seeks the league crown, meeting a Watford squad at Daniels Park Sunday at 2 pm.

Vernon Lorence Daniels Street Fire Fighters American Legion Watford Daniels Park

Spring Fashion Pattern Ad Offers Anne Adams Designs

The ad promotes Pattern 2176 for sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42 with a chic yoke design and flared skirt. Cards request 15 cents per pattern and catalog price 15 cents, catalog and pattern together 25 cents. Office address listed in New York.

Anne Adams Ce Aed Publican Patter Department Seventeenth Street New York

Playground games class led by Batchelor for Cedar Rapids directors

J R Batchelor field secretary of the National Playground association conducted a class in new playground games for Cedar Rapids playground directors Tuesday. The session was held in the armory and a second will be held Wednesday morning.

J. R. Batchelor National Playground Association Cedar Rapids Armory

Doctor to address osteopathic society meeting in Detroit

Dr. S. A. Helebrant of Cedar Rapids is set to speak to the American Osteopathic society of Proctology during the Detroit gathering. The event coincides with the thirty sixth annual convention of the American Osteopathic association scheduled for July 1.

S. A. Helebrant Cedar Rapids American Osteopathic Society of Proctology Detroit American Osteopathic Associaon

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Federal Court

Allen Eméry Reyner a laborer of Monticello filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts of 1754.82 and assets of 250. Mary Bartholomew a Grundy county housewife filed the same day with debts of 3545.39 and no assets.

Allen Eméry Reyner Monticello Mary Bartholomew Grundy County

Roosevelt hotel chef recalls German war on two fronts

Hans Nickel, a Roosevelt hotel chef and former German Imperial Army serviceman, spoke at the Canopus club noon meeting Tuesday, detailing the war's horrors from a German perspective and discussing the challenges of reconstruction.

Hans Nickel Roosevelt Hotel Canopus Club

Mrs Scott Fractures Arm After Cherry Tree Fall

Mrs. C. G. Scott of 113 Fifteenth Street SE fractured her left arm near the shoulder when she fell from a cherry tree at 1 30 p m Tuesday. She was taken to St Luke's hospital for treatment after the accident near 6 Avenue and First Street NW while picking cherries.

C. G. Scott Fifteenth Street Scott St. Luke’s Hospital 6 Avenue First Street

Republican nominees report campaign expenses

Dr. R. A. Vorpahl, successful coroner candidate, certified expenses of 133.90 to County Auditor G. A. Senninger. Tony Sedlacek, sheriff candidate, listed 37.50 and W. F. Mitchell, third district supervisor hopeful, 35.85.

R. A. Vorpahl G. A. Senninger Tony Sedlacek W. F. Mitchell

Man Granted Permit for $3000 Dwelling in City

Kenneth Kohl of 3150 First Avenue receives city building permit to construct a $3,000 dwelling at 2116 E Avenue NE. Additional permits issued to the Joseph Elinger estate.

Kenneth Kohl First Avenue City Building Department E Avenue Joseph Elinger

Additions Planned for Local Properties

A $1,300 addition is proposed for a store building at 96 Sixteenth Avenue SW and a $1,000 addition for an apartment house at 2900 First Avenue belonging to F. A. Scolaro.

Sixteenth Avenue F. A. Scolaro First Avenue

Miss Adeline and Miss Violet Goodwater Head to Grandparents

Miss Adeline Goodwater and Miss Violet Goodwater of 610 Cobban Court SE will spend the summer with their grandparents in East Pleasant Plain after traveling Tuesday.

Adeline Violet Goodwater Cobban Court SE East Pleasant Plain

Amelia Earhart Putnam Receives Special Medal in Washington

Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam arrives in Washington to receive a special gold medal from President Hoover for her double solo Atlantic flight. She is welcomed by National Geographic Society president Dr Gilbert Grosvenor and travels with George Palmer Putnam, David Putnam, Miss Lucy Challiss, Gene Vidal, and Paul Collins.

Washington Amelia Earhart Putnam Atlantic Ocean Hoover New York Gilbert Grosvenor National Geographic Society George Palmer Putnam David

County Teacher Examinations Set For Wednesday

Regular county teachers examinations begin Wednesday in room 216 at the county building under Lulu B. Secrist. The schedule lists subjects by session across Wednesday to Friday including rural school management, geography, arithmetic, civics, algebra, and methods.

U. S&s Iowa

Bowman Named Iowa City Postmaster

President Hoover nominated Charles A. Bowman for the Iowa City Iowa postmaster post as the administration announced a federal appointment.

C. A. Bowman Iowa City Washington Hoover Charles A. Bowman

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