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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1932

Page

5

Ladies Aid Of St. Pauls Meets In Annual Session

The Ladies Aid society of St. Pauls Methodist church held its final summer meeting in the church chapel with a picnic lunch. President Mrs. Katherine Davis led the business meeting and reports. 3,000 calls were made during the year. Re elected officers and district chairmen were announced and committees formed for the coming year.

Ladies Aid Society St. Paul’s Methodist Church Katherine Davis Guy Rich C. A. Laurance Anna van Lehn C. T. Brown J. P. van Horn Ray Allen C. W. Whipple C. C. Morris H. E. McCarren R. E. Graves Tom Clegg L. J. Spray Davis H. J. Hartman F. E. Stull Carl Goodwin Stull Newton Owen Charles Shepard de Press B. R. Abbey L. S. Hamilton Aid Ladies Aid

Three-church Picnic Highlights Marion Sunday School Event

The Calvary Baptist Lone Willow chapel and First Baptist church of Marion hosted the annual picnic at Bever park with 350 attendees. Children enjoyed gypsy story-tellers from Coe college and various games. In the evening Cedar Rapids men beat Marion 11 to 10 in baseball while the Marion women won 7 to 2.

Calvary Baptist Church Lone Willow Chapel First Baptist Church of

Cooking Club Luncheon

A cooking club hosts a luncheon at her home on Friday. The event showcases members’ recipes and techniques in a casual social setting.

Cooking Club

Birthday surprise for Mrs Ben Dubisher with card party

Friends visited Mrs Ben Dubisher of Amana on Tuesday for an evening of cards and presented gifts from many relatives and neighbors. The group included Mr and Mrs eer Kulhavy of Cedar Rapids and numerous Amana Walford Fairax attendees.

Ben Dubisher Amana Eer Kulhavy Cedar Rapids George Schultz Andrew Svoboda Otto Melsha Arian Schlueter Walford Milo Hala Evelyn Antone Hala John Mouchka Vernon Frank Dubisher Lydia Ed Brusha Marvel Will Michalek Margaret Ann Dubisher Frank Staskal Lee Leo Chalupsky Fairax

Mrs Pavlicek Hosts Shower for Olga Pavlicek

Mrs. Frank Pavlicek of 1307 Third Street SW gave a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening for her daughter Olga Pavlicek. Sixty guests attended the event with helpers including Mrs. Anton Pavlicek and Mrs. J. Rejsa plus Mrs. William Kudina Mrs. A Prazak J Mikulecky and Mrs. J Svoa. The marriage is planned for July.

Frank Pavlicek Third Street Olga Pavlicek Anton Pavlicek J. Rejsa William Kudina A. Prazak

Round Table club hosts dinner at Upper Palisades

Members of the Round Table club of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company were entertained Monday at the Upper Palisades. A short business meeting followed the dinner, with reports from delegates Frieda Maurer and Mathilde Schirm of the NEIA convention in Kansas City. Moon hostesses were Lillian Phillips Nelle Douglass and Garnet Hedin twice.

Round Table Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Upper Palisades Frieda Maurer Mathilde Schirm Kansas City Lillian Phillips Nelle Douglass Garnet Hedin

Premarital Shower Held for Miss Stejskas at Home

A Thursday evening nuptial shower honored Miss Stejskas at 105 Fruitland Boulevard SW with eighty guests. The couple, Miss Stejskas and Joe Shur, plan to marry soon.

Miss Stejska Fruitland Boulevard Miss Stejskas Joe Shur

Dramatic Club Members Hear Aurora Speaker in Home Session

Thirty members of the dramatic ae depariaanes met Friday at Mrs. W. J. McGuire’s home on Twenty-second street NE. Mrs. Homer D. Critton of Aurora, Illinois spoke on dramatic art in her city. She is a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Orchard and sister of Mrs. McGuire. A review of Susan Glaspell’s play Alison’s House followed. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs. George Morden’s house.

Ae Depariaanes W. J. McGuire Homer D. Critton Aurora Ill George Morden

Tuesday Art Club Meeting Recalls Washington Ave Home

The Tuesday Art club met at Mrs. C. T. Houser’s 2240 Washington Avenue S for lunch. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. French Mrs. O Hepner Mrs. C Nelson and Mrs. W G Cain after an afternoon of games. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Cain’s 1918 Washington Avenue on July 5.

C. T. Houser Washington Avenue W. French O. Hepner C. Nelson W. G. Cain Cain

Three Hostesses At Tea At Parish House

Mrs L M Stalker Mrs James W Dunn and Mrs Louis Case were hostesses at a tea in the parish house of the First Congregational church on Friday afternoon. Miss Helen A Was an assisting hostess. Charlies E Tower, homeward from Kansas City visit with daughter Mrs D C Reynolds, was among the guests.

L. M. Stalker James W. Dunn Louis Case First Congregational Church Helena Charlies E. Tower D. C. Reynolds Kansas City

Visit Friends Returns From Bertram Visit

The Misses Maxine Plummer Armina Davis and Nora Bishop of Cedar Rapids have returned from a short visit in Bertram with Mrs C C Berry Mrs Fred Lake and Mrs Floyd Kitchen.

Maxine Plummer Armina Davis Nora Bishop Cedar Rapids Bertram C. C. Berry Fred Lake Floyd Kitchen

Greek Professor Attends Ahepa Conclave in Cedar Rapids

Prof P Panogakis of Athens, representing the Greek government in American Indian studies, arrives Friday for the Ahepa convention in Cedar Rapids. He studied Indian life and customs, learned the Creek language, and taught Greeks to Creek Indians. Next year he and a Creek chief plan to return to Greece.

P. Panogakis Cedar Rapids Panogakis Athens University America Greece

Revers and blouse craft chic jacket look for all

A sports dress design offers optional rever and a jacket like effect with stitched kick pleats for fullness and movement. Patterns in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42 require 3% yards of 36 inch fabric and 15 cents per pattern. Order the Anne Adams styles catalog for 32 page fashion selections.

Anne Adams Ee Arepublican Potter Department West Seventeenth Street New York

Circus Program Delights Audiences With Daring Acts

Naomi Doebel describes a crowded A. G. Barnes show featuring Miss Mabel Stark training seventeen royal Bengal tigers in a steel arena, with elephants parading on hind legs and a leopard named Sammy beloved by trainer Miss Stark. The piece notes safety, exotic acts, and local interest in Mrs. Mayme Ward’s Troy Mills connection.

A. G. Barnes Mabel Stark Royal Bengal Tigers Miss Stark Dark Africa Mayme Ward Troy Mills

Outsider Favored for New Bank Head

The Reconstruction Finance Corp board will pick a president to replace Charles Dawes, likely an outsider. Senator Robinson denounced Hoover’s selection as an overreach and vowed to block confirmation of Garner Cowles Jr. of Des Moines chosen to join the board.

Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Charles G. Dawes Eugene Meyer Senator Robinson Arkansas Hoover Dawes Garner Cowles, Jr Des Moines Robinson

Asks Finance Corp for $100000 Loan

Indiana banking superintendent A L Andrew filed a petition seeking court authority to apply to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for a loan to distribute funds to depositors of a city bank now in receivership. The request asks for 100000 with over 180000 in securities pledged. The loan would allow a 16 percent dividend to depositors once approved.

Independence L. A. Andrew State Superintendent of Banking Reconstruction Finance Corporation Finance Corporation Supreme Court

Des Moines Man Hurt When Tire Blows Out

E. P. Arent of Des Moines suffered a slight back injury and hip abrasions when a tire blew out on his car about 10 p.m. Friday. The vehicle plunged into a ditch along highway No. 30 ten miles west of Cedar Rapids. He was treated at St. Luke's Hospital.

E. P. Arent Des Moines Highway No. 30 Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Moves

Lloyd Boxweld left Friday for Amarillo Texas and a Moose Hall dance with 25 and 10 cent admission. Tony Sokol aged 26 of 606 Fifth Avenue SE was fined 10 dollars and costs in police court for intoxication. Miss Phyllis departed Friday for Emporia Kansas. A disturbing the peace charge against Novak at 111 Tenth Avenue was dismissed in police court.

Tony Sokol Fifth Avenue SE Novak Tenth Avenue Go

Chicago Couple Visiting Friends in City

Mr and Mrs H R Saunders of Chicago visit local friends while Mr Saunders serves as a superintendent for the Rock Island railroad.

H. R. Saunders Chicago City Mr. Saunders Rock Island Rail

Railway shopman files bankruptcy petition in federal court

E. Ware Lake of Marion filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court here on Friday listing his assets and liabilities in a routine eligibility filing.

E. Ware Lake Marion Ee Ee Ee Ee

Explosion at Crumpacker Home Sparks Small Fire

A gasoline stove exploded in Noble Crumpacker's residence at 107 A avenue NE causing a small blaze that firemen confined to the stove and wallpaper behind it at 10 20 a m Saturday.

Noble Crumpacker Avenue NE

Local residents fined in municipal court action

J Chapel of Marion and G I Dickinson of 801 Eighth Avenue SE were fined $2 and costs each in po for unspecified charges.

Ad sale for home ad with partial address and notes

Fragmentary classified ad lists a home at 308 M avenue NW with Friday delivery or visit instruction and a note about cars without rear lights. Text mentions dogs and a phone-like 6721 code.

Thornwood Cerveny Bohemian Orchestra Tonight Ad

Fire company No 6 responded to Bever Park at 7 p m Friday to extinguish a car fire owned by Ray Brown of Iowa City. A short circuit caused the blaze in the vehicle wiring near the Bever Park well.

Fire Company No. 6 Bever Park Ray Brown Iowa City

Police Chief Benesh Sued Awo Merchants Over Counterfeit Half Dollars

Police Chief Benesh alleges merchants were sued by a local bank report regarding counterfeit half dollars circulating in the city.

Benesh Saturdays Awo

Riverside Midgets Beat Sinclair Midgets In Exhibition

The Riverside playground Midgets defeated the Sinclair playground Midgets on Friday afternoon. Riverside senior diamond ball team hosts the Colored Giants Tuesday at 6 p.m. Swimming classes at Riverside pool run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. under Miss Velma Christle and Jerome Kriz.

Riverside Playground Sinclair Playground Riverside Colored Giants Riverside Pool Velma Christle Jerome Kriz

First Aid Institute Attendees Earn Lifesaving Credits

Attendees completed Red Cross First Aid and Life Saving courses and passed instructor requirements at Rag ne mt he save. The program trained individuals in essential emergency care and rescue skills.

Red Cross First Aid and Life Saving Institute Iif

Salvation Army Picnic Draws 156 Attendees at Riverside Park

One hundred fifty six mothers and children attended the Salvation Army annual picnic at Riverside Park. An all day program featured a noon picnic dinner with treats from local firms. The afternoon included games and contests. Adjutant Katherine Davis expressed gratitude to the donors.

Salvation Army Riverside Park Katherine Davis Orergn Dcaines

Portuguese Cabinet Resigns In Crisis

LISBON INS The government led by Prime Minister Domingos D Oliveira tendered its collective resignation to President Elio O Carmona who acted swiftly to assure continuity of governance amid a political crisis.

Lisbon INS Domingos D’oliveira Elioo. F. Carmona

Huge Children's Army At Dublin Eucharistic Congress

In Phoenix Park Dublin about 100000 children gathered for a eucharistic congress as Cardinal Lauri led a pontifical mass with a Gaelic hymn by 500 choristers. The event drew attendees from Ireland and abroad for a Sunday high mass and a procession blessing on O Connel Bridge.

Dublin Ireland Phoenix Park Cardinal Lauri O’connel Bridge

Learn to Depend on a Mother's Mood Says Dear Miss Manners

A reader laments an inconsistent mother whose mood dictates discipline leaving a child unsure of her behavior. The writer argues adults know right from wrong, and a betrayed partner may forgive if trust is rebuilt. The answer from Grand Dad encourages resilience and wisdom in facing consequences.

Miss Manners Grand-dad

Dear Miss Manners Guidance on Being Introduced in Public

The reader asks why her husband ignores her in public. The answer says he is thoughtless and urges her to speak up and introduce herself when he forgets, so he learns to acknowledge her properly.

Miss Manners

Controversial remark attributed to Willie Willis sparks discussion

A historical column reproduces a sharp and provocative quote from Willie Willis about women and a scornful challenge involving a crude metaphor. The line drew attention for its misogynistic tone and sparked debate in the community.

Peace reunion ends eight year feud between M Adoo and Smith

Former Governor Alfred E. Smith and former Treasury secretary William Gibbs McAdoo met in a surprise peace conference to bury their feud and back opposing paths for the Democratic nomination. Their brief exchange touched on past battles at Madison Square Garden in 1924 and a mutual wish to reconcile.

Chicago INS Tional Alfred E. Smith New York Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo Madison Square Garden Franklin D. Roosevelt Smith McAdoo John N. Garner Texas

Hollywood Stars Keep Pets That Shine Behind the Scenes

The piece notes Hollywood celebrities maintain diverse pet collections from birds to cats, dogs, and exotic creatures. Lupe Velez owns many lovebirds and canaries, DeWitt Jennings adores lovebirds, Spencer Tracy keeps a bird dog and cat, Jeanette MacDonald rescued a kitten, Peggy Shannon keeps a cat named Abraham Lincoln, and Claudette Colbert has goldfish among her menagerie.

Southern California Hollywood Lupe Velez Little Hotcha DeWitt Jennings Spencer Tracy Jeanette MacDonald London Peggy Shannon Abraham Lincoln Mingo Claudette Ee Miljan Fox

Robert Grandon Releases Leaflet on Interesting Facts

Robert Grandon unveils a new leaflet highlighting interesting facts across topics. The pocket guide promises concise, engaging trivia likely appealing to readers seeking quick knowledge bites.

Robert Grandon

American worker rights and middle class revival urged in Iowa letter

J F McCaftery of Clermont argues for ethical hiring and shared stake by producers in steel cement oil lumber and farm sectors. He supports a six hour workday and five day week as essential to preserve the middle class and avert national collapse. He cites international examples and laments greedy policy.

Clermont Yong Iowa University England France Germany Norway Sweden J. F. McCapfery Iowa

Farmer Prosperity Through Fair Wages and Labor

A letter from E. E. Sisley of Palo argues that farm prosperity depends on full employment and fair wages for labor. He contends most wealth comes from ground resources and that 10 percent control 90 percent of wealth, urging live-and-let-live farm product pricing to empower farmers and unemployed citizens.

U. S E. E. Sisley Palo

Boy Falls Under Auto. 6-Year-Old Fractures Leg

Jimmy McPartland age six son of Mr and Mrs J H McPartland 222 Ninth Street NW suffered a broken right leg when he fell beneath an automobile wheel in a garage at 6 25 PM Friday The right front wheel passed over his leg breaking the bone between hip and knee He and a playmate were warned by Mrs H J Van Sickle at 218 Ninth Street and Jimmy was left on a running board as the car started The child was taken to Mercy hospital.

Jimmy Wee J. H. McPartland Ninth Street Jimmy McPartland H. J. van Sickle Ninth Mercy Hospital

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Ladies Aid of St. Paul Our Junior Review Paramount Maddigan Order of Ahepa Cedar Rapids Gazette Daily Man Beast Naomi Doebel Leopard Sammy Miss Finance Corp Maddigan School of Dancing Betty Ann Shafer Betty Ann Womacka Miriam Armstrong Gloria Vasey Evelyn Kazebier Jean O'Brien Mary Bloyman Betty Jane Thompson Marion Belgarde One Bee Suchy Mary Louise Kiefee Leverne Drapela Laurane Starry Donald Maloney Mildred Brouick Dorothy Bailey Ruth McClean Jenny Ellen Drummey Nonella Cox Janet Elder Jean Farney Marion Keith Ralph Russell Mary Alice Matthews Marjory Kane Dolores Bruns Kathleen Cox Lloyd Boxweld Amarillo Tex Moose Hall Phyllis Emporia, Kan Royal Bohemians M Avenue NW Thornwood, Cerveny Bohemian Orchestra Salvation Army Picnic Children’s Army Mary Manners Willie Willis Mary M’adoo Fine Furniture Peoples Furniture Co People’s Forum Boy R. D. Brown St. E Zoric Has Gazette 1704 Ave Fifth Ave Third Ave A Ave
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