Creative Writing Group Meets at Little Gallery
Forty persons attended the newly organized Creative Writing group gathering Monday evening at the Little Gallery. Jay Sigmund, Cedar Rapids poet and author, spoke and read early works, urging ambitious writers not to fear their output. W H Ogburn and Edward B. Rowan read poems. Mary Shaler reviewed Silk of the Corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Gallery
Jay Sigmund
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Ogburn
Edward B. Rowan
Mary Shaler
Iowa
Elizabeth Stuart
Nineteen Attend White Cross Luncheon
Nineteen members of the White Cross society attend a luncheon at the home of Mrs. E. J. Lammer on Fifth avenue SE. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Poe and Mrs. Howard Hall. Mrs. Harry L. Walker presided over the business meeting in the absence of president Mrs. Frank C. Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Society
Mondey
E. J. Larimer
Fifth Avenue SE
Arthur Poe
Howard Hall
Harry L. Walker
Frank C. Byers
American Gothic Frontispiece in Whitney Art Catalog
The Whitney Museum of Modern Art in New York issues a new catalog with Grant Wood's American Gothic as the frontispiece. The Art Institute of Chicago lends the painting for a month in New York alongside the catalog illustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wood
Whitney Museum of Modern Art
New York City
Art Institute of Chicago
Whitney Museum
New York
Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Volunteers for Sewing
Mercy hospital auxiliary invites women to attend a Wednesday 1 PM sewing meeting at the hospital. Mrs M B Dillon chair of the industrial committee asks participants to revive Lenten practice by making surgical dressings and contributing to hospital support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
M. B. Dillon
University Guild Epsitony Chapter Meets at Hotel Roosevelt
The University Guild Epsitony chapter will meet at the Hotel Roosevelt on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering is organized by the campus group to discuss upcoming events and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University, Guild
Town
Epsitony
The
University Guild
Hotel Roosevelt
Mrs Winslow Hosts Ladies Literary Club Meeting
Mrs Edward F Winslow of 2171 Linden Drive SE welcomed members Monday afternoon. Mrs Ethel P Ristedl reviewed Thunder and Dawn by Glenn Frank for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Winslow
Linden Drive
Ladies Literary Club
Ethel P. Ristedl
Glenn Frank
Alpha Xi Delta Initiates Eight Pledges
Alpha Xi Delta sorority initiated eight pledges on Sunday with a dinner at a tea room. New members include Jane Bradfield of Fort Madison Betty Bible of Chicago Ann Elizabeth Helscher of Sigourney and Cedar Rapids group Bette Beltz Ruth Toogood Helen Jayne Ruth Stookey and Doris Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Jane Bradfield
Fort Madison
Betty Bible
Chicago
Ann Elizabeth Helscher
Sigourney
Bette Beltz
Ruth Toogood
Helen Jayne
Ruth Stookey
Doris Garner
Cedar Rapids
Gipp Wedding Surprise Hosts Friends at Wachal Home
Mr and Mrs Harvey Gipp whose marriage was announced were surprised by friends Sunday night at Lydia Ann Wachal 1817 First street SW. Catherine Monahan assisted. Harvey Gipp and Kathryn Jiras won high bridge scores with Richard Walser Consolation. Other guests included Rich ard Walser and several local couples. Gifts were presented to the honored couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Gipp
Wes Panek
Edwin Beadle
Marion
DAR Conference Opens in Des Moines With Hospitality Crew
Mrs. C. L. Douglass participates on the hospitality committee as the thirty fourth annual Daughters of the American Revolution meeting opens in Des Moines Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Douglass
Daughters of the American Revolution
Des Moines
Miss Katherine Wilcox Returns From Waterloo Visit
Miss Katherine Wilcox of 250 Thirty third Street SE has just returned from a ten day visit in the A C Wilcox home in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Wilcox
Thirty-third Street
A. C. Wilcox
Waterloo
Iowa State Teachers college visitors spend weekend at Cedar Falls homes
Armina Davis Virginia Hammill and Helen Youtzy attend Iowa State Teachers college at Cedar Falls and spent the weekend at their homes in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armina Davis
Virginia
Hammill
Helen
Youtzy
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Des Moines Man Addresses Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society
J. Elton Carter of Des Moines spoke to Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society about varieties and culture. He reviewed old and new Gladiolus varieties and their pros and cons. The society moved its meeting to the last Tuesday each month and planned the annual Gladiolus show for August 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elton Carter
Des Moines
Gladiolus Authority
Cedar Rapids
Fifty-Seven Attend Literature Dept Tea at Cedar Rapids
Fifty-seven women attended the history and literature department tea of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club Monday afternoon. Miss Leota Swem and Mrs Meyer Avedovech reviewed Josephus by Lion Feuchtwanger and The Fountain by Charles Morgan. James Manville sang, Miss Helen Mokress accompanied, and Elaine Shonka played piano. Miss Matilda Snouffer presided at the tea table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Leota Swem
Meyer Avedovech
Josephus
Lion Feuchtwanger
Charles Morgan
James Manville
Helen Mokress
Elaine Shonka
Matilda Snouffer
Wichmann daughter wed Joseph Deets in candlelit ceremony
Arleen O E Wichmann married Joseph N Deets Saturday at 8 p m in Bethany Lutheran chapel with Rev Mark J Steege officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs A Radeke. Mrs Deets a Belle Plaine high school graduate 1932 and Deets a Galesburg high school graduate 1928 later attending Knox and Lombard colleges. He works for Swift and Company. They will reside at 820 First Avenue E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Wichmann
Arleen
Joseph N. Deets
Bethany Lutheran Chapel
Mark J. Steege
A. Radeke
Deets
Belle Plaine
Galesburg High School
Knox and
Lombard Colleges
Swift and Company
First Avenue E
Agnes Stolar and Fred Clark Tie Marriage in Chicago
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Agnes Stolar and Fred Clark both of this city on October 23, 1932 in Chicago. They reside at 118 First street NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Stolar
Fred Clark
Chicago
First Street
Jolly Dozen Club Meets With Mrs Gates at 2 Wednesday
The Jolly Dozen club will meet with Mrs. Lucile Gates at 1120 First Avenue East at 2 PM Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jolly Dozen Club
Lucile Gates
First Avenue E
Barber Shop Accepts Walnuts for Haircuts in Madison
The barber shop manager took a half bushel of black walnuts as payment for a haircut. He combined the nuts in a large bowl and invited patrons to crack them while they waited for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Tipton Fire Threatens Buchanan Home Roof Damage
The Norman Frederick residence seven miles southwest of Tipton in Buchanan was at risk Monday morning as chimney sparks ignited the roof. Tipton fire department extinguished the blaze, but the roof suffered significant damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Norman Frederick
Buchanan
Greece in turmoil as rival leaders clash after election
Athens faced a political crisis as General George Condylis threatened to march on the capital from Larissa unless the popular party gains power within 24 hours. Troops reportedly move from garrisons. one person is dead and twenty five injured. Former Premier Venizelos plans to leave the country amid escalating tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
George Condylis
Nicholas Zaimis
Larissa
Thessaly
Popular Party
Nicholas Plastiras
Eleutherios Venizelos
Pantagiotis Tsaldaris
Condylis
Death notice for Dr Wales A Haas in Nevada
Relatives in Cedar Rapids and Oakland note the sudden death of 34 year old Dr Wales A Haas in Boulder City Nevada where he led the Six Companies hospital tied to the Hoover dam project. He is survived by his wife a daughter Harriet Frances his parents Mr and Mrs B G Haas of Oakland and a brother Lesben Haas. His mother Harriet Averill of Cedar Rapids is a cousin of Miss Jessie Averill and Glenn M Averill. He trained at the University of California and had visited Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Haas
Boulder City
Nev
Six Companies Hospital
Hoover Dam
Wfe
Harriet Frances
B. G. Haas
Oakland
Calif
Lesben Haas
Harriet Averill
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Averill
Glenn M. Averill
University of California
Death of Cedar Rapids Pioneer John Hromatko
John Hromatko pioneer died at his sister Mrs John McCosh 1705 Mt Vernon Ave SE at 2 15 p m Monday after a long illness. Born September 12 1854 in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States at age one and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1876 working 18 years as a carpenter. Surviving are brother Charles K Hromatko and sisters Mrs Mary Rundus and Mrs John McCosh plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral 4 p m Wednesday Turner chapel Rev August Cramer officiating burial Oak Hill cemetery family requests no flowers. callers welcome Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hromatko
John McCosh
Vernon Avenue
Czechoslovakia
Cedar Rapids
Charles .K. Hromatko
Mary Rundus
Topeka
Kan
Turner Chapel
August Cramer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Funeral Services for Mrs Frances A Ross
Funeral services for Mrs Frances A Ross will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Turner chapel conducted by the Rev. J P Van Horn. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery with Cedar chapter O E S in charge. Pallbearers are M P Beck L A Buffington John Sweitzer and Lew Zalesky.
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Ross
Frances A. Ross
Turner Chapel
J. P. van Horn
Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Chapter
M. P. Beck
L. A. Buffington
John Sweitzer
Lew Zalesky
Mrs C J Green of Olean Dies After Stroke
Mrs. C J Green of Olean New York collapsed from a paralytic stroke ten days after onset at her home Sunday at 1 30 p m She was the mother of D L Williams of 826 E Avenue NW Williams left for New York Sunday for arrangements.
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C. J. Green
Olean
N. Y
Green
D. L. Williams
E Avenue NW
Willams
New York
Homecoming at Central Presbyterian Church Newhall
About 300 attendees gathered for Sunday services at Central Presbyterian Church Newhall followed by a schoolhouse dinner. Speakers included Rev A G Evans former pastor and Rev W A Montgomery who served three years. Visitors from Cedar Rapids Mason City Shellsburg Blairstown Vinton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhall
Central Presbyterian Church
Dwight J. Krumholtz
Ladies Aid Society
A. G. Evans
W. A. Montgomery
Mr. Inman
Shellsbury
Howard McLaughlin
Cedar Rapids
Royal Holbrook
Iowa
Robert Wilson
Samuel McGranahan
Earl Chenoweth
Nora Springs
Audrey Andrew
Mason City
Earl Bull and Sons
Inman
Donald McCulley
Shellsburg
J. F. Schoen
Betty
Blairstown
W. A Montgomery
A. G Evans
Everett Johnson
Dwight Krumboltz
A. C. Stewart
A. J. Johnson
Inez Bryner
Frank Weyer
R. M. Baldridge
Vinton
Baldridge
Sunshine and Shadow Quilt Pattern shared by Nancy Page club
A old Nancy Page note explains the Sunshine and Shadow quilt pattern. Mrs Doyle of Missouri is credited for sending the pattern to the weekly quilting group. The design uses equal dark and light fabric with a center plain square and yields a twelve inch finished block. Readers can order life size patterns by sending three cents and a stamped self address envelope to Nancy Page.
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Nancy Page
Senator Howell III In Hospital With Pneumonia
Washington AP report says Senator Robert B. Howell of Nebraska spent a satisfactory night at Walter Reed hospital amid several days of pneumonia illness. Senator Tom Connally of Texas, the other ill senator, is recovering steadily from influenza.
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Washington
Robert B. Howell
Nebraska
Walter Reed
Tom Connally
Dem
Texas
Senate
Irene Dunne Praises Lux Soap For Lovelier Skin
Hollywood star Irene Dunne credits Lux Toilet Soap with keeping her skin soft smooth and clear. She says youthful smooth skin enhances charm and cites consistent use as key to maintaining her appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux
Mellon to Stay on Job Till Recalled
United States Ambassador Andrew Mellon will remain in London until formally recalled, defying plans to sail home this week. The move avoids leaving Britain without an ambassador during the current financial emergency.
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London
INL
United States
Andrew W. Mellon
Washington
Mellon
Britain
County Emergency Committee Expands Field Force
The Linn county emergency relief committee named Mildred Titus as Marion assistant and Nora Cogdal as Lisbon assistant at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Jack Bowdish of Marion was appointed foreman of Marion projects. Titus has aided overseer Lillian Landmesser in Marion relief work.
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Linn County Emergency Relief Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Estella Hanson
Marion
Lisbon
Mildred Titus
Nora Cogdal
Jack Bowdish
Miss Titus
Lilian Landmesser
Cogdal
Post Offices May Draw On Accounts
Washington report states the post office department advised postmasters in need of cash for money orders postal savings certificates or other postal expenditures that they may draw on banks in their territory to meet expenses.
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Washington (Lp
Post Office Department
Peoria Stockyards Close As Chicago Exchange Plan Adopts
The Peoria union stockyards will close Tuesday afternoon until further notice, following the plan announced by the Chicago stock exchange on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Ir
Peoria Union
Chicago Livestock Exchange
Birth announced at St Luke's Hospital
Born Tuesday at St Luke's Hospital to Mr and Mrs H D Rapport at 2001 Washington Avenue SE a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
H. D. Rapaport
Washington Avenue SE
Never give up wins Grand Slam in contract bridge tale
A bridge article recounts the value of fighting spirit in contracts. It describes an unusual Grand Slam where five trumps faced by the declarer, aided by an opponent, and notes that adversaries sometimes help by making favorable plays. The example features a South dealer, North South vulnerable, and the hand AQJ73.
Grand Slam in Notrump Debate and Local Hearings
A bridge discussion analyzes a Grand Slam bid and heart length, noting risks of premature exploration and the correct response with two hearts. The article also reports Glenn E. Starn, a Union truck driver, freed after a Dike hearing on a cattle theft-related money obtainment charge.
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South
North
East
Dummy
Hearts
West
Grundy Center
Glenn E. Starn
Union
Hardin County
Dike
Starn
Beauty Soap of the Stars Promises Smooth Skin
The advertisement touts Lux Toilet Soap as a cosmetic boost used by Irene Dunne and other Hollywood stars. It claims 686 of 694 actresses use Lux to keep skin smooth and invites readers to begin using the product today for progressively lovelier skin.
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Hollywood
Lux
Lux Toilet Soap
Irene Dunne
Mrs. Lehmann, Jr
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Sigmund
Ferner Nuhns
Furner Nuhn
Ruth Suckow
Nuhn
W. A. Ball
Hillcrest Drive
White Cross
Mrs. Winslow
Alpha XI Deltas
Mrs. Douglass
Gladiolus Society
Literature Dept
Wichmann-Deets
Stolar-Clark
the Gazette
Ste
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Wales A. Haas
Church At
Florence la Ganke
Senator Howell III
Peoria Yards
Willie Willis
of Chicago
Josephine Culbertson
AK Aes
First Ave
Frank Meci
Ladies’ Tailor
Second Avenue
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