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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1934

Page

16

James A. Reeds Will Be Honored During Visit Here

Former Senator James A. Reed and his wife arrive from Kansas City for a short visit and are hosted by Mrs. John A. Reed at 616 Sixth Street SW. Dinner plans at Isaac B. Smith residence include twelve guests. Luncheon and tea events feature Mrs. Sutherland Dows and a dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club hosted by Mrs. John A. Reed for the visiting couple.

James A. Reed Reeds Kansas City John A. Reed Sixth Street Isaac B. Smith Country Club Drive Reed Sutherland Dows

Cedar Rapids Country Club Dance Draws 130 Members

About 130 Cedar Rapids Country Club members and guests attended the Saturday night dance following a dinner in the club.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Daughters of the American Revolution Conference Heads East

Mrs Imogen B Emery and her mother Mrs Eva N Benson of Denver Colorado travel to Des Moines for the state DAR conference. They are joined by Mrs Bessie Carrol Higgins Iowa DAR regent and Mrs Eneratate treasurer C L Douglass Cedar Rapids DAR, named to the hospitality committee for the three day event.

Mes Emery Des Moines Imogen B. Emery Eva N. Benson Denver Colo Daughters of the American Revolution Iowa City Bessie Carrol Higgins Iowa Eneratate A. R C. LU. Douglass Cedar Rapids

Mrs Frederick Fisher Hostess for Card Club and Bridge

Mrs Frederick Fisher of 2397 Blake Boulevard SE will entertain the Wednesday card club at lunch and host bridge at her home this week.

Frederick Fisher Blake Boulevard Bridge

Farewell Party for Miss Sorenson in Vernondale

Mrs Earl Gough and Mrs Jess Mershon hosted a farewell for Miss Mary Sorenson on Saturday at Vernondale. Bridge and games provided diversion as Sorenson prepares for an extended Colorado visit, receiving many gifts. Attendees included Miss Sorenson, Mrs Anna Bruce, Rudolph, Robert Gough, Alyce Pendleton, Wilbur Harrison, William Gough, and the hosting couples.

Earl Gough Jess Mershon Mary Sorenson Vernondale Miss Sorenson Colorado Anna Bruce Rudolph Robert Gough Alyce Pendleton Wilbur Harrison William Gough Keith Hayden

Mary Magdalene Campbell Weds Donald I Kessler in Morrison

Mrs Francesa Campbell announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Magdalene to Donald I Kessler of Iowa City at First Presbyterian Church Morrison Ill October 25 1931. Rev Becker officiated. Mrs Kessler works in the city water department and Mr Kessler works for Economy Advertising Iowa City. They will reside at 1508 Center Ave Iowa City after April 1.

Francesa Campbells Mary Magdalene Donald I. Kessler Iowa City First Presbyterian Church Morrison, Ill Becker Kessler City Water Department Economy Advertising Company Center Avenue

Standolind Club to Meet at Mrs Schmidt’s Tuesday

The Standolind club will meet at Mrs A F Schmidt 289 Johnson Avenue NW Tuesday night. Social Riders host a card party in Moose hall Tuesday at 2 p.m. Carrie Morcombe Lodge Degree of Honor meets Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. in K of P hall. FE S Auxiliary picnic lunch Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mrs Emil Petanek’s home 346 Eighteenth Street SE. Hostess Mrs S P Beatty with committee members. Business meeting at 2 30 p.m.

A. F. Schmidt Johnson Avenue NW Moose Hall Carrie Morcombe K. of P. Hall FE. S C. E Home For the Friendless Emil Pet- Tanek Eighteenth Street S. P. Beatty C. L. Miller W. L. Hoffer H. E. Myers Charles Bode Lillian Bell

Aunt Het Tone Sparks Playful Dispute Over Jane's Voice

A joking remark compares Jane's speaking style to a multiplication table, suggesting she can render anything scandalous. The playful line, attributed to Aunt Het, hints at family banter about tone and delivery.

Jane

Robert Files Holds Fifteenth Birthday Party

Robert Files, son of Mr and Mrs Henry M Files, 2165 Blake Boulevard Si, entertained twenty eight friends at a party at his home Saturday night for his fifteenth birthday. Dancing and ping pong followed by a buffet supper with out of town guest Dean Thomas of Des Moines.

Robert Files Henry M. Files Blake Boulevard Dean Thomas Des Moines

How Parents See Children Forum Topic At YWCA

High school boys and girls discuss perceptions of parenting at the YWCA. The next forum Tuesday March 6 at 7 15 led by Mrs Marvin R Selden will explore How Parents See Their Children Today with open participation for all high school age youths.

Marvin R. Selden

Tuesday Study Club Annual Guest Day Marks Afternoon Program

The Tuesday Study Club hosts its annual guest day Tuesday afternoon at 1403 Second Avenue SE the home of Mrs H H Brownell. Ruth Ebling Massey contralto and Lucy Bushnell Ambroz pianist perform the musical program followed by tea.

H. H. Brownell Second Avenue SE Ruth Ebling Massey Lucy Bushnell Ambroz

Birthday Surprise Honored Peters Family in Marion

A Sunday birthday surprise party in Marion honored Mr. and Mrs. John Peters who share March birthdays. A picnic supper followed with guests including A. C. Johnson family, Milo Davin family, August Peters, Annabelle Pearson, E. F. Jurgenson family, and L. R. Olney family from Cedar Rapids.

Marion John Peters A. C. Johnson Milo Davin August Peters Annabelle Pearson E. F. Jurgenson L. R. Olney Cedar Rapids

Mrs Schmitt Hosts Kitchen Shower for Violet Schmitt

Mrs Joseph Schmitt at 1426 M street SW gave a kitchen shower Saturday for Miss Violet Schmitt a bride elect. Guests included Mae and Gladys Schmitt Mrs James Johnson Mrs W Blair Mrs Guy Smith Mrs John Streitner Mrs Marion Beatty Mrs Phoebe Lamb Mrs Robert Porter Mrs Joseph Forbes Mrs William Franks and Miss Charlotte Blair. Guests sewed quilt blocks for Miss Schmitt.

Joseph Schmitt M Street Violet Schmitt Mae Gladys Schmitt James Johnson W. Blair Guy Smith John Streitner Marion Beatty Phoebe Lamb Robert Porter Joseph Forbes William Franks Charlotte Blair Miss Schmitt

Lois Jean Listebarger Birthday Party With Mothers

Mrs. Ernest F Listebarger hosted a Friday birthday party for Lois Jean Listebarger in Fairfax. Mothers played five hundred while children were entertained by Helen Mae Losey and Bernice Knickerbocker. Pink caps and balloons served as favors.

Ernest F. Listebarger Fairfax Lois Jean Helen Mae Losey Bernice Knickerbocker Russell Davis Shirley Stewart Shank Betty Ann Martha Jane Sheldon Lester Mitchell Margaret Ann Kenneth Listebarger Rose Marie Elmer Rammelsberg Doris Clarence Gibson la Venne E. Buresh Charlene John Leary Theresa Stanley Lubbock Jane Lois Jean Listebarger J. F. Listebarger C. E. Elson

Barbara Kill Becomes Mrs Greppin in Milwaukee Ceremony

Announcements report the marriage of Edna Barbara Kill of Milwaukee daughter of Ernest G Kill of New York City to Ernest Haquette Greppin of Milwaukee in Milwaukee on March 3. The bride formerly lived in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Coe College as a member of Delta Delta Delta. The couple will reside in Milwaukee after leaving for New Orleans.

Edna Barbara Kill Milwaukee Ernest G. Kill New York City Ernest Haquette Greppin City

Mrs Ellen C Keeler Hosts Tourist Club Meeting

Mrs Ellen C Keeler of 320 Nineteenth Street SE will host the Tourist club on Wednesday afternoon. She leads the program reviewing Once a Grand Duke by Grand Duke Alexander.

Ellen C. Keeler Nineteenth Street Keeler Alexander

Harold Thomas and son visit Des Moines guests

Harold Thomas and his son Dean of Des Moines spent the week end as guests of Mr and Mrs vard SE.

Harold Thomas Dean Des Moines Henry M. Files Blake Boulevard

Roshar Couple Marks Twenty Seventh Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ben Roshar celebrate twenty seventh anniversary with relatives and friends at their Marion farm after a Cedar Rapids wedding. Children Esther Louise and John at home, plus Mrs George A Klouda of Ely. Guests from Cedar Rapids Mechanicsville and Ely attend with gifts of silver and sweet peas.

Ben Roshar Cedar Rapids Marion Esther Louise John George A. Klouda Ely J. W. Darragh Mike Fruth Frank Hurych Frances Mary Ethel Ralph Narber Joe Paidar Mechanicsville Stanley Zrudsky John Roshar

Marriage Of Chloe Cottrell And Manning Thomas

Chloe A Cottrell of Rowley and Manning J Thomas of Central City wed at Olivet Presbyterian church manse with Rev E J Wykle officiating. Parents of the bride Mr and Mrs Lewis F Cottrell attended. The couple plans to live near Central City.

Chloe A. Cottrell Rowley Manning J. Thomas Central City Olivet Presbyterian Church E. J. Wykle Lewis F. Cottrell Thomas

VanTalges Recall Death in Hannibal Missouri

Mr and Mrs Charles VanTalge of Westwood return from Hannibal Missouri after attending the death of Miss Rose Schindler the niece of Mrs Van Talge.

Charles VanTalge Westwood Hannibal, Mo van Talge Rose Schindler

Chic pattern 1786 by Anne Adams for spring dress

Pattern 1786 offers a double-decker circular ruffle front dress with buttons up the center and a high neckline. Available in multiple sizes with fabric options. illustrated instructions included. pattern price 15c, book plus pattern 25c, orders to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept New York City.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Three Meetings for Cedar Rapids Hard of Hearing League

The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 in the Roosevelt hotel. Two upcoming events are planned with Dr. Morris Fishbein of Chicago delivering an address and an entertainment event for lip reading contest winners on February 20 led by Miss Potter. The Fishbein invitation comes through Linn County Medical association members as the group prepares details for members.

Hard OF Hearing League Cedar Rapids League For Roosevelt Hotel Morris Fishbein Chicago Linn County Medical Association League Fishbein Chicago League For Hard of Hearing

Beta Phi Alphas Hold Initiation at Coe College

Beta Phi Alpha sorority at Coe College held initiation Saturday at 4 p.m. in the chapter rooms for Nadine Troyak Ruth Stoner and Alice Thompson. Twenty four attended the formal dinner at the Butterfly tea shop following the initiation. Belva Butters presided at the toast with responses from Catherine Young Bella Scheer and Zalda Kernahan.

Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Coe College Nadine ,Troyak Ruth Stoner Alice Thompson Belva Butters Catherine Young Bella Scheer Zalda Kernahan

Motor trip to Florida by three women

Mrs. W. C. Boyd of 403 Gwendolyn drive NE and Mrs. O. E. Dennis with her daughter Luana Christian of 402 Dunreath drive NE left this morning by motor for St. Peters burg and Miami to spend several weeks in Florida.

W. C. Boyd Gwendolyn Drive O. E. Dennis Luana Christian Dunreath St. Petersburg Miami Fla

Petras and Groene Migrate to California Home

Mrs Anna J Petras and Henry C Groene wed mid February in Wilmington California. Attendants were Betty Huth and John N Reynolds. Rev Charles Swift officiated. Mrs Greene, daughter of Joseph Jasa Linn Junction, moved from Cedar Rapids eight years ago. They sail in May for a six month honeymoon on Mr Greene’s ranch near Point Arena California.

Anna J. Petras Henry C. Groene Wilmington Calif Betty Huth John N. Reynolds Charles Swift Greene Joseph Jasa Linn Junction Cedar Rapids California Mrs. Greene Mr. Greene Point Arena

Eleventh Birthday Party for Bobbie Beadle

Fifteen friends gathered at 944 Nineteenth Avenue SW to celebrate Bobbie Beadle's eleventh birthday. Mr and Mrs H F Beadle hosted the Saturday afternoon event with games and refreshments. Attendees included Henry and Donald Merklin, Gene Gott, Junior and Dickie Youngton, Joe Eikenberry, Dale and Loraine Bear, Jean Borst, Loraine Peterson, Mildred and Madeline Waddle, James Hines, and Bobbie Beadle.

Bobbie Beadle H. F. Beadle Nineteenth Avenue Henry Donald Merklin Gene Gott Junior Dickie Youngton Joe Eikenberry Dale Loraine Bear Jean Borst Loraine Peterson Mildred Madeline Waddle James Hines

Robert Jones Heads to Oklahoma City for Week with Friends

Robert Jones of 907 C avenue NW departed Sunday for Oklahoma City Oklahoma to spend about a week with friends.

Robert Jones C Avenue NW Oklahoma City Okla

Reading group meets at Miss Murchs home for review

The evening reading group of the A A W will meet at 7 15 p m today at the home of Miss Helen Murch 1965 B avenue NE Mrs Russell Knapp will review a book.

Helen Murch B Avenue NE Russell Knapp

Kerns Family Relocates to Pasadena for New Post

Mr. and Mrs. George Kerns and their son Tommy depart for Pasadena California where Mr. Kerns will work for a furniture firm. They will reside at 2500 East Orange Grove Avenue Pasadena after the move from 1325 A Avenue NE.

George Kerns Tommy Avenue Pasadena Calif Kerns Los Angeles East Orange Grove Avenue

Junior League Sets Special Meeting at YWCA

A special Junior League meeting is called for Tuesday at 10:30 at the Y W C A to address matters arising. It replaces the regular meeting planned two weeks hence.

Junior League

Chi Beta Phi Mothers Club Luncheon At Fraternity House

Chi Beta Phi Mothers Club meets at the fraternity house 1322 First Avenue East for a Wednesday luncheon at 1. Members are asked to bring their own dishes silverware and a covered dish.

Chi Beta Phi Mothers’ Club First Avenue E

Harrison P T A Meeting on Accidents and Causes

The Harrison Parent teacher association will meet in the school auditorium Tuesday at 7 30 p m Dan Kruidenier commissioner of public safety will discuss Accidents and their Causes and Dr B J Moon will cover What to Do With Highway and Street Accidents Mothers of first grade children will host the social hour.

Harrison Parent-teacher Association Dan Kruidenier Commissioner of Public Safety B. J. Moon

City Closes Registrations For Primary Vote

City clerk L. J. Storey announces no new registrations or changes will be accepted from now until the city primary on March 13 because the ten day pre election period is closed. Voters who missed registration may still sign up March 14 to 16 before the final election on March 26.

L. J. Storey

Detachable Neckwear Transforms Spring Dresses in New York

In the spring fashion note, detachable neckwear lets one dress appear multiple outfits. Snap off collars or jabots to reveal new necklines with pique, organdie, or silk options. The feature highlights various fabrics and contrasting colors to refresh looks daily. Readers are invited to request a stocking color leaflet with a coupon.

Jack Robinson

City Briefs And Personal Notices

Meredith of Norway was taken to Mercy hospital Sunday seriously ill with pneumonia. The transport pilot’s license of Harry R. Canaday renewed for six months. Baby chicks advertised in want ads. Doctors Stitzer Dolson Hayden returned from chiropractic convention in Iowa Falls. Knights of Columbus smoker and TV talk by Northwest Bell at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Glenn Keller returns to Fort Des Moines after five day leave. Ameline Red Cross Linn county chapter meets Thursday at 1 p.m. Mrs E E Sovern called to Keokuk by brother’s illness and death Fred C Eppers died Friday. Funeral attended by Elmer Sovern Archie Sovern and Archie Eppers.

Jerry Meredith Norway Mercy Hospital Glenn Keller M. C. Keller Second Avenue Fourteenth Cavalry Fort Des Moines E. E. Sovern Keokuk Fred C. Eppers Eppers Elmer Sovern Archie Sovern Archie Eppers

Ten-Year-Old Falls Into Barrel. Receives Wound at St Luke’s

Earl Meskimen, aged 10, of 1100 Eighth Street NW, fell into an open barrel while playing on a plank. He sustained a flesh wound to the thigh and was hospitalized at St. Luke’s, where the wound was dressed at 6:50 p.m. Sunday.

Earl Meskimen Eighth Street NW St. Luke's Hospital

Waterloo man fined for reckless driving in Cedar Rapids traffic

Loren Starrett, 40, of Waterloo, was fined $50 and costs in police court for reckless driving after being arrested at 9 20 p m Sunday entering Cedar Rapids on highway 30 from Waterloo. An operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge had been preferred but the reckless driving charge was substituted Monday. two women and another man with Starrett were not held.

Loren Starrett Waterloo Cedar Rapids Highway Starrett

First arrests in police drive target “black and tan” activities

Early Monday a white woman and a young Negro were arrested from the latter's rooms and taken to headquarters. In police court both were fined $100 and costs. The night shift was ordered to stay alert for reports of “wild” parties involving white women and Negroes.

Local Man Fined for Larceny in Retail Stop

John Balik, 29, of 1124 Sixth street SE, was fined $100 and costs by Justice A. S. Reed for larceny after being arrested Saturday night in Kresge's store for goods valued at $4.05. Justice Reed sent Paul Cash of Anamosa to the county jail.

John Balik Sixth Street SE Justice A. S. Reed

Local court notes plea in two cases

Cash pled guilty for a false uttering of a check. Bert Hoffman aged 62 of 1035 Third Avenue SE pled not guilty to assault and battery charged by Roland Ehlers of 1029 Third Avenue SE. Trial set for March 10.

Bert Hoffman Third Avenue SE Roland Ehlers

Reserve officers conference to feature processing of recuperation

Lieut. E. H. Williams will discuss processing of recuperation and care of records at the reserve officers conference class. The program, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the federal building, includes motion pictures of the national air races in Chicago and a film titled On the firing line of the coast artillery.

E. H. Williams Federal Building Chicago Coast Artilery

Court of Honor Tonight In Taylor School By Scouts

Boy Scouts of the fifth district and all adults interested in scouting are invited to a Court of Honor at 7:15 tonight in Taylor school at Fifth avenue and Sixth street SW. H. F. Beadle is district commissioner. The Veterans of Foreign Wars band will play a short concert before the ceremony.

Boy Scouts of the Fifth District Taylor

Jail sentences for intoxication handed to four locals

Four men faced police court on intoxication charges Monday. Carl Cassidy 47 of 1024 Third Street SE and Paul Spray 34 of 1608 Washington Avenue SE received thirty day terms. William Sargent 41 of 912 Sixth Street SE was fined 25 dollars and costs. Iver A. Neilson 26 of 1128 Brown Avenue NE was fined 10 dollars and costs on an intoxication count.

Carl Cassidy Third Street Paul Spray Washington Avenue William Sargent Sixth Street Iver A. Neilson Brown Avenue NE

City Council Finalizes Two Purchases for Sewage Plant Site

The Stumptown council settled two real estate deals at 2800 each for the sewage disposal plant site. A 200 payment was made at purchase, with 2600 balances ordered paid Monday to Martha Wendell and Emelie Vanicky.

Stumptown Martha Wendell Emelie Vanicky

Appointed To Fire Department

Joseph J. Mally of 510 Sixteenth Street SE was named to the city fire department by a city council resolution. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Captain D. F. Spencer.

Joseph J. Mally Sixteenth Street Mally D. F. Spencer

The Pope Toledo Car Makes Historic 100 Mile Run

The Pope Toledo built in 1904 is a five passenger open touring car with no windshield and it could travel 100 miles on five gallons of gasoline.

Missing mother of 20 month old daughter sought by police

Gerd Christopher of 708 Pirst street SW asked police Sunday to aid in a search for his 19 year old wife Mary Ellen who left home Saturday night claiming a telephone call and did not return. She is missing Monday and may not have left the city. The couple has a 20 month old daughter. She is about five feet two inches, 115 pounds with blue eyes and dark hair. She wore a black dress black plush jacket black shoes and gray stockings when she left.

Gerd Christopher Pirst Street Mary Ellen Christopher Christophers

Small Loans Bill Approved by Senate After Concurrence

The Iowa Senate concurred with House amendments on the small loans bill by a 37 to 0 vote, cutting maximum rates to three percent on the first 150 dollars and two and a half percent on the rest, with a banking board investigation due. The measure now goes to the governor, and the banking board must report to the next general assembly.

DES Moines Assembly State Senate State Banking Board Senate Banking Board General Assembly Finance Committee State Board of Education

Man Held For Theft From Local Store

Ray Day 24 of Kansas City MO was arrested by police Saturday night in Montgomery Ward for larceny of five trousers and three pairs of socks. He admitted to Chief Earl Stanley that he is Roy Hopkins and had just finished an eight month Waterloo jail term for shoplifting. Hopkins pled not guilty before Judge F O Ellison. bond set at 300 dollars.

Ray Day Kansas City Montgomery Ward and Company Earl Stanley Roy Hopkins Waterloo North Carolina Hopkins F. O. Ellison G. K.epombeon

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