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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1934

Page

6

Engagement Of Constance Newell Revealed Today

Dr and Mrs Walter S Newell announce the engagement of their daughter Constance to Cornelius D Vreeland Jr of Little Falls New Jersey. Miss Newell a Coe College graduate and child psychology master from the University of Town works at North Jersey Training School for Girls. Mr Vreeland is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate.

Walter S Newell Fifteenth Street Constance Cornelius D Vreeland, Jr Littl Falls, N J Miss Newell Coe College Alpha Gamma Delta University of Town North Jersey Little Falls N. J Mr. Vreeland Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston Mass

Reading Club Luncheon Held at Mrs Carey Home

Mrs EJ Carey hosted the Tuesday Reading club at her residence 2317 Grande Avenue SE. Ten guests attended as covers were laid for lunch after the group's normal morning reading program.

EJ Carey Grande Avenue

Mrs Morgan Butler and others visit Miss LeClear in Waukesha

Mrs Morgan R Butler Mrs H L Horning Mrs WL Griswold and Mrs Carl Sawyer from Waukesha Wis visited Miss Florence LeClear at Commonwealth apartments. They were entertained at breakfast at her home by Miss Florence Mae Wolfe of 1205 First Avenue EB.

Morgan R Butler H L Horning WL. Griswold Carl Sawyer Waukesha Wis Florence LeClear Commonwealth Apartments Florence Mae Wolfe First Avenue EB

Mrs Crawford and daughter return from California trip

Mrs William C Crawford and her daughter Joanne of 510 Vernon drive SE returned this morning from Long Beach California where they spent the last three and a half weeks with Mrs Crawford’s uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs B F Kirk and others.

William C Crawford Joanne Vernon Drive Long Beach Calif

Miss Crawford Plans Ten Day Spring Visit Home

Miss Margaret Crawford arrives from Wellesley College to spend a ten day spring vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs Jennings Crawford at 512 Vernon Drive SE.

Margaret Crawford Wellesley College Jennings Crawford Vernon Drive

Birthday Supper Honors Cornelius Family at Van Horne

Mrs Edward B Cornelius Jr hosted a birthday supper Sunday honoring her husband and his mother Mrs Edward C Cornelius of Van Horne. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward C Cornelius Sr of Van Horne, Mr and Mrs Arnold R Cornelius, Mr and Mrs G Harrel Athey, and Miss Thelma W Athey.

Edward B. Cornelius, Jr Fighteenth Street Edward C Cornelius van Horne Edward C. Cornelius, Sr Arnold R. Cornelius G. Harrel Athey Thelma W. Athey

Birthday Party Held for Roger Baldwin in Waterloo

Mrs Glen Baldwin hosted a Saturday birthday party at 816 M Avenue NW for her son Roger turning ten. Attendees included Charles Knapp Marvin Rathje Milroy Mall Donald Kyle Donald Beastrom Jack Overhouse Bob Overhouse Donovan Elmore Billy Tremain Jean Tremain Donna Hiland Norene Hiland Mary Filen Mary Ellen Baldwin Deloris Broussard Stella Mac Baldwin Douglas Baldwin and others assisting the Lostess group.

Glen Baldwin M Avenue NW Roger Charles Knapp Marvin Rathje Milroy Mall Donald Kyle Donald Beastrom Jack Bob Overhouse Donovan Elmore Billy Jean Tremain Donna Norene Hiland Mary Filen Dennis Mary Ellen Baldwin Deloris Broussard Stella Mac Buldwin Douglas Baldwin Wtoof Waterloo le Lostess Foi Baldwin F.E. Oberhause H M Bohy

Misses Pyle Host Shower for Bride-Elect Mary Campbell

The Misses Marjorie and Dorothy Pyle of 1053 Tenth Street SE entertained at a miscellaneous shower Sunday evening for Mrs Donald Kessler of Cedar Rapids, formerly Miss Mary Campbell, with sweet peas and green candies in silver holders. Guests included Mrs John Pyle, Miss Alice Sadak, Miss Lilian Ehrenberger, Miss Mary Clark, Mrs Helen Sasra, Mrs Ruth Stolba, Mrs W Zero Mre Howard Anders, and Mrs Frances Campbell.

Marjorie Dorothy Pyle Tenth Street SE Donald Kessler Iown Clix Mary Camphbell Cedar Rapids Tookie John Pyle Alice Sadaik Lilian Ehrenberger Mary Clark Helen Sasra Ruth Stolba W Zero Howard Anders Frances Campbell

Miss Jeffres and Miss Rompotl Plan Easter Visit to Baton Rouge

Miss Marie Jeffres and Miss Frances Rompotl will travel for an Easter vacation trip to Baton Rouge. They will stay several days with Prof and Mrs. Glenn Cox and their family.

Marie Jeffres Aed Mies Frances Rompotl Wearshaw Baton Rouge Prof Glenn Cox

Delta Theta Chi to Install New Cedar Rapids Chapter

Delta Theta Chi, the national sorority for business women, plans a Cedar Rapids installation this week with Mrs George M Bird as sponsor and Mrs Charles Manson as patroness. Helen Singleman and Elizabeth Beatty coordinate the event. installation set for next Wednesday at the Hotel Roosevelt. Founded in 1920, the group now has over 5,000 members across 43 states with a cultural program organized by the University Forum of Chicago.

George M Bird Delta Theta Chi Cedar Rapids Charles Manson Mass Helen Singleman Youngstown Ohio Elizabeth Beatty Jackson Midh Hotel Roosevelt University Forum of Chicago

Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Thomas at First Congregational

The Pilgrim Brotherhood of the First Congregational church hosted a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Carroll Thomas in the church assembly room. About 100 attendees heard the Rev Nelson Dreter honor the couple and present a master of youth degree to Mr Thomas as they prepare to move to Santa Fe New Mexico where he will head Boy Scout leadership.

Pilgrim Brotherhood First Congregational Church Carroll Thomas Thomas Santa Fe Cedar Rapids Boy Scouts Furst Congregational Church Bible School H F Blomquist Brotherhood Harold Whies Nelson Dreter Clark A. Beems Jean Killen Homer Gittings Elizabeth Melberg Coe College C R Sanborn Harold C Farnum L R Gerhardt

Incomplete OCR Notes on Rickey Wrat Cheer Bho Pas Vsed

Fragmentary text from a local page mentions Rickey Wrat Cheer Bho Pas Vsed. Additional context and readable details are unavailable to identify people places or events. Further clean text needed for a proper summary.

Rickey

Aunt Het Shadows Place in Town

A fragmentary note hints Aunt Het feeling social ranking and courtesy in town, suggesting a cheeky view of where she stands among neighbors. The terse remark implies a lighter social hierarchy with humor and local color.

Children Present Cinderella With Reality and Sincerity

The Cedar Rapids Children's Theater staged Cinderella at the Dee Little Theater with a polished, rapid pacing production. Eleanor Davies as the scullion turned princess impressed alongside David Battin as the prince, Jeanne Aubineau as the stepmother, Jane Watson as the fairy godmother, and Joan Davies with Barbara Beals as stepsisters.

Cedar Rapids Eleanor Davies David Battin Jeanne Aubineau Jane Watson Joan Davies Barbara Beals Ann Lensen Edward Young Herald Tommy Groves Janice Clark Mary Alice Mellon Arthur Winne Charles Brammer Kitty Cooper Cinderela

Make This Model At Home Pattern 1807 by Anne Adams

The spring 1934 Anne Adams pattern 1807 offers a frock with a contrasting flared collar and gathered elbow sleeves in fabrics like wash silks and lawn. Sizes range 12 to 40. size 16 requires 4 yards of 39 inch fabric and a contrasting yard. Includes illustrated sewing steps and costs 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for book or book plus pattern. Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department, 243 West 1st Street, New York City.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West New York City

High School Girls Plan Skating Parties at YWCA

Several Roosevelt groups hold skating events during vacation at the YWCA. The 7A Girl Reserves led by Miss Hazel Mae Scriven enjoyed a supper and skating Monday. The 9A group under Mrs. L. S Toogood plans a similar party tonight. Wilson school group adviser Miss Katharine Hunter hosts Wednesday evening.

YWCA Roosevelt Hazel Mae Scriven L. S Toogood Wilson School Katherine Hunter

Joyful Tea for Miss Boston's Birthday Guests

Mrs. Jessie B. Dodds hosted twenty eight friends at a tea Sunday evening at 2227 Bever Avenue SE. The occasion celebrated Miss Grace Boston's birthday with Miss Ruby Byers and Miss Augusta Ziesing overseeing the attractive tea table.

Jessie B. Dodds Bever Avenue SE Grace Boston Boston Ruby Byers Augusta Ziesing

Naibert to Return From University With Ocala Guest

Richard Naibert will return Wednesday from the University of town for spring vacation at 2404 Grande avenue SE. He will be accompanied by schoolmate John Waters of Ocala Florida who will be his guest during the break.

Richard Naibert University of Town W F Naibert Grande Avenue SE John Waters Ocala, Fla

Kappa Delta Alumnae Meeting With Mrs Barlow

Kappa Delta sorority alumnae will meet with Mrs Arthur A Barlow at 2520 Bever Avenue SE this evening at 7 30.

Kappa Delta Sorority Arthur A Barlow Bever Avenue

Community club notices from Kensington area meetings

A series of social club and lodge notices list Kensington based gatherings. Items include Tirzah Society auxiliary meeting at 2 30 pm at Mrs Oscar Quick 823 Wenng road NE, Wild Rose Lodge, Star Lodge, and Royal Neighbor chapters with Wednesday evening sessions at various hosts.

Tirzah Society Kensington Oscar Quick Wenng Road

American Painters and Sculptors Program At Chapter GM Meeting

At the regular meeting of chapter GM of Ph. O held at Mrs. Leon A Meyer home 1726 Seventh avenue SE Miss Inga Tapper presented a program a paper on American Painters and Sculptors with illustrations Myre Charles Heer and James Skinner of Joliet Ill were guests Blanche Hunter assisted as hostess Twenty four were present.

Ph. O Leon A. Meyer Seventh Avenue SE Inga Tapper Myre Charles Heer James Skinner Joliet, Ill Blanche Hunter

Mrs Arthur L Bye Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Arthur L Bye of 1571 Second Avenue SE entertained a bridge club at luncheon and followed with bridge play at the Commonwealth tea room on Monday.

W F Naibert Grande Avenue SE Commonwealth Tea Room Bridge Ralph D Gray el Heuer C J Stewart J G Panls J L Swift Marengo Arthur L. Bye Second Avenue SE

Entertain Miss Marjorie Ludlow at Kenwood Park Church

Miss Dorothy Miller hosted a gathering at 3432 First Avenue East for the Mary Marthas of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church in honor of Miss Marjorie Ludlow who is to be married soon. Guests included Mesdames F. D. Miller W. C. Ferrow J. W. Ludlow R. W. Waggoner and many young ladies.

Dorothy Miller First Avenue E Mary Marthas Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Marjorie Ludlow Mesdames F. D. Miller W. C. Fernow J. W. Ludlow R. W. Waggoner Dorothy Ludlow Alyce Taylor Helen Hanna Dorothy Rick Clara North Marguerite Gloyd Mary Condon Margaret Miller Theodora Miller Bernice Beach Leola Jones Virginia Shaler Mary Eliabeth Shaler Bernice Lyon Kathryn Bibby Ruth Lundine

New King's Daughters Circle Formed in Marion

A first King’s Daughters circle was organized in Marion at Mrs. Willis Jordan’s home Monday evening. Cedar Rapids leaders Mrs. Rufus Culver and Mrs. Tom Walpole assisted, with Silver Cross circle aiding. Charter members include Mrs Walter Kennedy president and others: Mrs Willis Jordan vice president, Mrs L S Dove secretary, Mrs J A Pringle treasurer, plus Mrs A P Munson, Mrs Jeannette Stuffle, Mrs Ed Cooper and Mrs Alvin Maxwell.

King’s Daughters Marion Willis Jordan Rufus Culver Linn County Tom Walpole King's Daughters Cedar Rapids Silver Cross Circle O. Hillbrunner Walter Kennedy

Birthday Party Honor for Wesley Kobylak Jr

Mr and Mrs Wesley Kobylak hosted a Sunday celebration at 1830 Hamilton St SW for their son Wesley Jr on his birthday. Guests enjoyed dinner and dancing. A gift from the group was presented to the guest of honor with many attendees listed, assisted by several hostesses.

Wesley Kobylak Hamilton Street Wesley, Jr Elia Clara Jansa Rose Machacek Mona Vera Machovsky Bessie Bohac Frances Katherine Nelson Elsie Tefer Rose Kosina Marie Shipper Agnes Barta Bernice Ea

Birthday party for Irene McEldon in Minnesota

Mrs George McEldon hosted Irene McEldons sixteenth birthday at 321 Eighth Street NE Monday evening. Games were played and Ruth Basley won a slogan contest. Other guests included Rose Marie Blomquist Anthula Miller Betty Jane Starman Dorothy Palmer Alice Jean Grant Lucile Roman Bernice Cramer and Thel ma Volz.

George McEldon Eighth Street Irene Ruth Basley Rose Marie Blomquist Anthula Miller Betty Jane Starman Dorothy Palmer Alice Jean Grant Lucile Roman Bernice Cramer Thelma Volz

Fashionable Easter Shoes For Dressy Outfits

A guide to Easter footwear matching hats and outfits. Oxfords pumps and sandals in kidskin or patent leather feature one or two eyelets or open throat styles. Color guidance is offered in a leaflet with leather samples. mail the coupon for details.

Oxford

Correct Shoe Colors for My Spring Costume

A reader requests a leaflet titled Correct Shoe Colors for My Spring Costume. They enclose a self addressed return envelope and include a loose 3c stamp. The note mentions copyright 193¢ Amos Parrish and tomorrow as a deadline for last minute Easter accessories.

Mrs Anna Dvorak Marsoun Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs Anna Dvorak Marsoun returned Sunday from Chicago where she spent a week visiting friends and relatives.

Anna Dvorak Marsoun Chicago

Junior Hadassah Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

The Junior Hadassah plans a gathering at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Temple Judah.

Hadassah Temple Judah

Methven sisters visit Tipton grandparents during Easter vacation

Patricia and Shirley Methven spend several days with their grandparents in Tipton during the Easter break, enjoying time away from home and family companionship.

Patricia Shirley Methven Tipton

G T C Club Holds Weekly Meeting and Elections

The G T C club met Monday at Community House with Marvel Foster in charge. Helen Lineweaver was named chairman of the program committee with Rose Fassel and Helen Fitzgarrald as assistants. Irene Kosis will chair the social committee, with Agnes Mack and Dorothy Felereisen on it. Helen Fitzgarrald elected corresponding secretary. A business meeting is set for April 2 and a bid party for April 9. the evening ended with skating.

Marvel Foster Helen Lineweaver Rose Fassel Helen Fitzgarrald Irene Kosis Agnes Mack Dorothy Felereisen

Chinese Wheat Loan to RFC Reduced to 20 Million

The Chinese nationalist government request to borrow 50 million dollars from the RFC has been cut to 20 million after an agreement with the RFC. The RFC previously approved the 50 million dollar loan last May for purchases of American cotton and wheat.

RFC Washington INL Lending Corporation

Train passengers rescued after Keetmanshoop flood

In southwestern Africa eighty three travelers were marooned for twenty four days aboard a train near Keetmanshoop during a recent flood until airplanes evacuated them.

Africa Lonely Keetmanshoop

Congress lists 'reds' in U S pay congressman names

James M. Landis and Frederic C. Howe are named among government officials and advisers linked to the American Civil Liberties Union and other reform groups. The report cites ambassadors, economists, and labor advisers, with several figures described as possibly connected to leftist circles. It claims a score or more young radicals work for the government.

Fish American Civil Liberties Union Russia William Co. Bullitt Mordecai Ezekiel Agriculture Department Sidney Hillman NRA Karl Marx

Brain trusters urged to lift mood before social reform push

Gary educator Dr. William A. Wirt claimed advisers of the President plotted a revolution and warned Congress may sacrifice freedoms within two months. He discussed two years of investigations and received a death threat from a group signing as a loyal secret society.

Gary Ind Wiliam A. Wirt United States of America Royal Citizen Secret Society Congress

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Constance Newell Mrs. Naibert E. J. Carey Miss Leclear Wellesley UP Atq Duck Frere Everette Troy Torute Des Moines Delta Theta Cdi George M. Bird Mrs. Thomas Chambers Inskeep Optical Company Prclusive Dealers Second St. SE Dial 2 Eleanor Cook Children's Theater Elizabeth Epler Almont Healy Sutherland Cook Kenneth Lindsay Billy Lattner Frank Byers Joan Fickford Peggy Young Billy Graham Donald Ross George Ross Betty Albert Betty Mae Sommer Clubs He Peet Collier Clerga Jerome Lewis Wild Rose Lodge Jorge Mra Fred & Moats Figtrees Star Lodge Baridge Nao Ares Trends Ataareters Hustiera Hazel Winth Street Rompion Mrs. Bye NEW King's Daughters Amos Parrish Nw York Cedar Rapids Gazette Fifth Ave N. Y Junior Hadassah G. T. C. Club U. S James M. Landis Federal Trade Commission Frederic C. Howe Clarence Darrow Henry T. Hunt PWA Nathan R. Margold Interior Department Robert Marshall Bureau of Indian Affairs William E. Dodd Germany Rose Schneiderman NRA Labor Advisory Board Brookhart Wirt Betty Bridge Club Lovereigh Bih Ave Dial Kemble Third Street Millinery Mart Avenue Southens
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