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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1932

Page

16

Four Hostesses Entertain At Country Club Luncheon

Decorations featured red white and blue as guests gathered at the country club for luncheons. Miss Gertrude Walker hosted at 1800 B avenue NE with guests including Miss Ella Poe Miss Mary Sargent and several others. Another luncheon hosted by Mrs James W Good gathered members of a bridge club and Miss Mary Gage hosted a visit for Miss Ann Root of Iowa City with a larger group of friends.

Gertrude Walker Avenue NE Ella Poe Mary Sargent Miss Poe Miss Sargent Enos Richardson Mount Kisco Barbara Douglas Betsy Sutherland Pasadena Harriet Sargent Jane Carey Robert B. Davis James Dows Blake Clyde W. Lavery Walter Michael Jeanes James W. Good Mary Gage Second Avenue SE Ann Root Iowa City Hazelhurst Wis Miss Root Miss Gage Nancy Shields Ruth Nehls Betty Roth Mary Jane McBaith Patricia Burkhalter Vivien Buser Janet Demmon Des Moines Frances Keefer Helen Ely Elizabett Ely

Des Moines visitors host at Sutherland Dows home

Mrs. Fred W. Hubbell and Mrs. Given Chase arrive from Des Moines Thursday afternoon to spend several days with Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland Dows on Country Club drive SE. They will be honored with several social affairs during their weekend stay and depart for Des Moines on Sunday.

Fred W. Hubbell Given Chase Des Moines Sutherland Dows Country Club Drive

Mrs Miller Visiting Parents in Ottumwa

Mrs William B Miller of Ottumwa is spending the week here with her parents Mr and Mrs Malcolm V Y Bolton at 1820 Second Avenue SE.

William B. Miller Ottumwas Malcom VY Bolton Second Avenue SE

Miss Janet Demmon Visiting Des Moines Friend

Miss Janet Demmon of Des Moines, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is staying several days with Miss Frances Keefer at 1823 Fifth Avenue SE.

Janet Demmon Des Moines Cedar Rapids Frances Keefer Fifth Avenue SE

Miss Rudd Plans Summer in West After Boise Visit

Miss Alice Rudd sails into a Western summer journey beginning with a stop in Boise Idaho to visit an uncle before continuing to other western locales.

Alice Rudd West Boise Idaho

Miss Hruska Leaves for Boston Dietetic Interne Appointment

Miss Mary Hruska daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hruska of 515 Fairview Drive SE left Monday for Boston where she has accepted an appointment as dietetic interne at Massachusetts General Hospital She graduated in June from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of science degree in home economics

Mary Hruska J. Hruska Fairview Drive Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Miss Hruska University of Iowa

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Plan Special Meeting

Alpha Xi Delta sorority alumnae held a business meeting at the chapter rooms in Ausadie Monday evening. They followed with bridge and refreshments as Mrs Ed win C Nelson and Miss Frances Halpin arranged the affair.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Ausadie Edwin C. Nelson Frances Halpin Star of the West Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias Dixie Mae Layer Edna Mae Haldy

Mrs Irvin Hosts Whitmer and Rorick Family Visit

Mrs. James Irvin of 421 Thirty fourth street NE hosted her son M. E. Whitmer and his son James from Chicago. Also visiting were her daughter Mrs. W. N. Rorick and her granddaughter Jean Ann from Wilton Junction. They departed Tuesday.

James Irvin Thirtyfourth Street M. E. Whitmer James Chicago W. N. Rorick Jean Ann Wilton Junction

Mrs. Phetteplace Heads West After KC Visit

Mrs. G. L. Phetteplace of Kansas City leaves after five weeks with her sister Mrs. G. A. Ross following Mr. Ross death. She visits relatives in Sioux City then travels west to Lewistown Montana to spend the summer with daughter Mrs. J. L. McCollum.

G. L. Phetteplace Kansas City G. A. Ross

Miss Florence M. Jessup Returns to Cedar Rapids for Visit

Miss Florence M. Jessup, who has lived in Washington D C for two years, returned to Cedar Rapids for a two week visit. She is staying with Mrs. Clara Brink at 1812 Grande avenue SE and is employed at the Library of Congress in Washington.

Florence M. Jessup Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids Clara Brink Grande Avenue SE Library of Congress Washington

Jerome Gearhart Leaves for Culver Naval School

Jerome Gearhart son of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Gearhart of 349 Twenty first street SE departs for Culver naval summer school at Culver Indiana. This is his third year at the program which includes a five day cruise on the Great Lakes.

Jerome Gearhart Ralph W. Gearhart Twenty-first Street Culver Naval Summer School Culver Ind Great Lakes

First Reformed Ladies Aid Plans Picnic Luncheon

The Ladies Aid society of the First Reformed church meets in the church parlor Wednesday at 12 30 p.m. for a regular gathering featuring a picnic luncheon. Members are requested to bring the usual picnic items.

First Reformed Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society The First Reformed Church

Loyal Workers Picnic and Meeting at Daniels Park

The Loyal Workers class of the United Brethren church will hold a picnic lunch at Daniels Park at 12 36 Thursday. A business meeting with officer elections will follow at 2 30. Members should bring dishes sandwiches and a covered dish.

Loyal Workers Class The United Brethren Church Daniels Park

Aunt Het on public opinion and fashion shifts

Aunt Het remarks that public opinion does not influence behavior and jokes about stockin’s silk garments while noting dresses have become shorter. She implies persistence of attitudes despite changing styles.

Lawn Dinner Honors Visitors From Cedar Rapids and Atkins

A lawn dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Cheney 922 Ninth Street SW Saturday honored A J Antoine A S Antoine and Lloyd George Antoine who have just left for St Louis after two weeks with relatives in Cedar Rapids and nearby. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wheeler and son Arthur from Cedar Rapids Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cheney and Mr. and Mrs. anon Ray from Cedar Rapids Mr. and Mrs. George Gardemann and daughter Beverly Ann and Lavonne Gardemann from Atkins Mr. and Mrs. Royce Bergen and family and Mr. and Mrs. Earl McVay and daughters from Ely.

Earl W. Cheney Ninth Street A. J. Antoine A. S. Antoine Lloyd George Antoine St. Louis Cedar Rapids Ernest Wheeler Arthur Earl Cheney Anon Ray George Gardemann Beverly Ann Lavonne Gardemann Atkins Royce Bergen Earl McVay Ely

Tallman Family Goes to Ithaca for Three-Week Visit

Mr and Mrs J M Tallman of 1619 First Avenue W will drive to Ithaca New York with their daughter Miss Lida and son Richard to visit their son and brother Tallman and Mrs Tinian. They will travel via Canada with a Niagara Falls stop and return through Columbus Ohio, planning about three weeks away.

J. M. Tallman First Avenue Miss Lida Richard Ithaca N. Y Tallman Tinian Uity Cornell University Talimans Canada Niagara Falls Columbus Ohio

Gos s Return From Visit In St Paul Minnesota

Mr and Mrs W Gossard returned to their home in St Paul Minnesota on Sunday after a month with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Gossard 2721 B avenue NE Other weekend guests were Mrs Frank Brownlee and Mr and Mrs George Henke of St Paul.

W. Gossard St. Paul Minn Arthur Gossard B Avenue Gossard Frank Brownlee George Henke

Make This Model At Home Cape Sleeves and Peplums

Cape sleeves and peplums create a playful youth model with a one piece cape and front panel and a waistline joining peplum. Printed cottons or dotted Swiss suit busy mothers who want easy care fabrics. Pattern 2285 comes in sizes 8 to 16 with fabric and ribbon requirements and a 15 cent pattern price.

Dorothy Severin Weds Coe Faculty Member in Joliet

Dorothy Severin daughter of Mrs Dora Severin Cedar Rapids and Alfred P Kehlenbeck Coe college faculty member united in marriage Monday morning at 11 in First Presbyterian church Joliet Ill Rev Arthur W Hoffman officiating She wore navy crepe travel costume with pink rose corsage Attendant Mrs Lawrence Glass best man M R Severin wedding breakfast at Hotel Louis Joliet Then they left for St Louis Ozarks summer home to 415 Sterling Place Madison Wis Sept 1 They plan University of Wisconsin fourth year and PhD work in coming year.

Dorothy Severin Dora Severin Cedar Rapids Alfred P. Kehlenbeck Coe College First Presbyterian Lawrence Glass M. R. Severin Hotel Louis Joliet Kehlenbeck Lila Palmer Lawrence R. Glass Beatrice Green C. R. Green St. Louis Ozarks Sterling Plate Madison Wis University of Wisconsin

Severins to Spend Summer in Joliet and St Louis

Mrs. Dora Severin will stay in Joliet for the summer visiting her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Severin. Mr. and Mrs. Glass plan to travel this week to St. Louis to spend the season there.

Dora Severin Joliet M. R. Severin

Lyman Family Returns From Minnesota Vacation

Mr and Mrs L P Lyman and their eldest son J B Lyman arrive home Monday night after a two weeks trip through northern Minnesota.

L. P. Lyman First Avenue J. B. Lyman Minnesota

Friendly Circle Picnic Supper Set at Ellis Park Rose Garden

The Friendly Circle of the MacCabees will host a picnic supper at 6 30 PM Wednesday at the Rose Garden in Ellis Park. Husbands of members are invited.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting For Post Office Clerks

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Post Office clerks will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. George Smith at 375 Seventh Avenue SW.

George Smith Seventh Avenue SW

Citys Playgrounds Set New Attendance Mark For First Week

Willard Hayes reports a first week attendance of 9 526 at the city playgrounds surpassing all prior first week records. He notes increased participation by older youths and adults with 144 evening baseball games drawing 17 000 spectators in the last month. Subistence garden work involves 1 063 families and 2 000 children on playground gardens.

Willard Hayes Playground Commission Hayes

Auto Tourist Traffic Westward Surges in Iowa Parks

Ellsworth Palmer secretary-manager of the Cedar Rapids Automobile association reports unusually heavy automobile traffic westward for the season. Many travelers head to Los Angeles for the Olympic Games routing via Spokane and the Grand Canyon. Traffic to New England and Canada is strong and Iowa park visits exceed previous years. Palmer was to discuss Iowa touring at Central City Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night.

Ellsworth Palmer Cedar Rapids Automobile Association Los Angeles Spokane Grand Canyon New England Canada Iowa Parks Palmer Iowa Central City

Ellis Beach Could Reopen Wednesday After Repairs

Parks Commissioner Ed Stefan announced Ellis Beach may reopen to the public on Wednesday after a weeklong closure caused by swift currents and high water from recent heavy rains. Repairs were underway with sand pumped into the washed out corner of the beach.

Ellis Park Ed Stefan Parks Stefan

Rear Light And Speed Cases Make Police Cash Register Ring With Fines

Police court receipts swelled Tuesday with ten fines of 2 dollars for motorists who parked on unlighted streets without rear lights. The First street SE below Third avenue area was the focus of the enforcement. Speeds yielded larger totals with three motorists fined 15 dollars, two others 10 to 15 dollars, plus 2 dollar penalties for various parking offenses. Names include Jerry Stodola, F J Delaney, Maurice Sparks, Arthur Simmonds, Clifford Meyers, Joseph Vavra, H F Pish, C A Bush, and others from NE SW NW and SE districts.

First Street Third Avenue Jerry Stodola F. J. Delaney Seventh Street FP. Tisl Maurice Sparks Ninth Avenue I. Platz Highland Drive W. Russell First Avenue P. Jackson R. Novak Eighth Avenue Arthur Simmonds Fifth Avenue Clifford Meyers Fourth Avenue Joseph Vavra Twenty-third Avenue SW H. F Pish Twelfth Street C. A. Bush First Avenue E

Lucien Littlefield as Costume Purveyor and Screen Artist

Robert Grandon profiles Lucien Littlefield as a versatile screen actor turned onetime wardrobe improver with a garage workshop full of hats suits uniforms and fabrics. The piece notes his observational habit and contrasts makeup use by famous stars, ending with a teaser about a horoscope leaflet offer from Grandon.

Lucien Littlefield Teeee Lucien Littlefield Freebes George Bancroft Wallace Beery Pola Negri Clara Eetinacdan Frederic March Jekyll and Hyde Litlefield

Lindbergh Testimony Details Curtis Ransom Plot

Col Lindbergh testifies Curtis described meeting alleged kidnapper Hilda in a New York station and claimed absolute faith in three servants. He related Curtis's May 12 discovery of the baby's death and a May 16 confession that negotiations were a hoax. Curtis faces state charges for false information.

Lindbergh Curtis Cachalot Hilda New York Col. Lindbergh Edmund Bruce Elmira N. Y Lieut George Richards Bruce Richards Navy Bier Pnne Se Rgh Hauck Colonel Lindbergh

Names Through the Ages From Conquest to Colloquial Use

UNCLE RAY explores how English names evolved from single names in Anglo Saxon times to the influence of Norse Danish Norman French Latin Greek and Hebrew sources. The piece lists numerous given names with meanings and highlights their cultural origins and transitions.

Cies English Channel William the Conqueror Adolph Wolf Albert Alf Bertha Bright Blanche Charles Strong Edward Gerald Gertrude Henry Herbert Louis Mathilda Raymond Richard Powerful Robert Walter William Beatrice Clara Clement Merciful Laura Laurel Mabel Maurice Patrick Noble Victoria Victory Viola Violet Vivian Lively Andrew Manly Dorothy Ernest Earnest Eugene George Farmer Jerome Julius Philippe Sophia Adam Benjamin Daniel David Esther Jacob John Mary Michael Ruth Thomas Great Britain Ireland Bridget Brian Kenneth Oscar

Uncle Ray Offers Free Funmaker Leaflet With Puzzles

The notice invites readers to write to Uncle Ray in care of the paper to receive a free Funmaker leaflet containing riddles puzzles and jokes. A stamped self addressed return envelope must be enclosed.

Robert Grandon Funmaker Uncle Ray

Miniature Coach Exemplifies Local Youth Craftsmanship

Frederick Anderson a 17 year old Grant high school student builds a working miniature stage coach for the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild contest. The model features working brass parts velvet upholstery and intricate brass decorations reflecting hours of after school and weekend labor with support from Rapids Chevrolet company.

Frederick Anderson Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild Grant High School Frederick J. B. Cherry Company Grant Rapids Chevrolet Company

Iron in Earth's crust Makes Up About Five Percent

A geologic fact notes iron accounts for roughly five percent of the earth's crust by weight. It underscores iron's abundance in the crust and its economic relevance in ore deposits and industrial use.

Tiny girl to survive after preemie birth in Chicago

Marie Mason was one week old in Chicago weighing two pounds three ounces while doctors said she had an excellent chance to live. Her twin sister, slightly lighter, died three days after birth.

Chicago Marie Mason

Vacancy on City Adjustment Board Declared

Mayor Stepanek announced a June 30 vacancy on the city board of adjustment as L. C. Knolk’s five year term ends. The board acts as the appeal body for decisions of the building inspector enforcing the zoning ordinance. the appointment may not be immediate.

Board of Adjustment L. C

People's Forum notes and community concerns update

Community meeting notes reveal local residents' questions about services. Attendees discuss housing, safety, and upcoming budget items, with officials promising follow up and public access to records.

Speed trap rebuked by Ryan citizens

In Parley Iowa on June 27 James McShane praises Ryan residents for opposing a local speed trap. He contrasts it with Hazleton between Independence and Oelwein as a profitable lesson in self respect.

Ryan Hazleton Independence Oelwein James McShane

Senate Debates Relief and Independent Offices Bill

Senate continues debate on the independent offices appropriation bill as conferees press relief legislation. Judiciary committee weighs nominations and small measures amid ongoing legislative activity.

Judiciary Committee

Soot Export Booms as Scotch Households Sell Chimney Byproducts

Aberdeen report notes 160 tons of soot shipped to America last month. Central heating drives demand as American buyers pay premium. Scotch nurserymen struggle to source soot amid high US prices and rising exports.

Aberdeen INS America United States

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