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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

Page

6

Luncheon and Theater Party Hosted by Mrs Wright and Mrs Newton

Mrs Marvin Wright of 2159 Linden Drive SE and Mrs Rockey Newton of the Roosevelt hotel led a hostess group at a luncheon and theater party this afternoon for eighteen friends. Guests dined at Mrs Wrights home and then attended a Paramount theater program. A second similar event is planned soon.

Marvin Wright Linden Drive Rockey Newton Roosevelt Hotel Wright Paramount Theater Newton

Local ladies attend tea in Iowa City for New York guests

Mrs Edward B. Rowan Mrs E J Carey Mrs S W Wilder Mrs D W Warren and Mrs Frank Heald motored Tuesday afternoon to Iowa City where they were invited to attend a tea given by Mrs P Gibson for guests from New York.

Edward B. Rowan E. J. Carey S. W Wilder D W. Warren Frank Heald Iowa City P. Gibson New York

Winter sojourn of Miss Irene Kvnger described

Miss Irene Kvnger of 541 Knottwood Drive SE returned from a California trip after wintering there. She visited Frieda Rankin in Los Angeles and stayed with relatives in Alhambra and San Francisco. On return she spent two weeks with friends in Phoenix and days in Denver and North Platte with Mr and Mrs Frederick Gebert.

Irene Kvnger Knottwood Drive California Frieda Rankin Los Angeles Alhambra San Francisco Phoenix Ariz Denver Colo Frederick Gebert North Platte Neb

Mrs A R Lowrie and Mrs Laura Allen Visit Local homes

Mrs A R Lowrie of Sioux City and Mrs Laura Allen of Tulsa Oklahoma are making a brief visit here with Mr and Mrs Harry E Boyd of 501 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE.

A. R Lowrie Sioux City Laura Allen Tulsa Okla Harry E. Boyd Twenty-sixth Street

Friendly club renames officers at Monday meeting

The Friendly club held a Tuesday evening session at Montrose Terrace electing Mrs. Clare Nichols adviser Burton Emmons president Miss Mary Pratt vice president Miss Ruth McIntosh secretary Leonard Eye treasurer and George Wetzel recording secretary The nominating committee included Clifton Bergener Mrs George Eye and Mrs C H Brittin The president appointed two committees for the spring frolic and summer meeting locations and George Eye and Milton Eye were tasked with kittenball team supervision and yearbook material was urged be submitted this week.

the Friendly Club Montrose Terrace Clare Nichols Burton Emmons Mary Pratt Ruth McIntosh Leonard Eye George Wetzel Clifton Bergener George Eye C H Brittin Nichols Ray Wort Ltche Charis Kestes

Picnic Supper for Local NAPE Group Aids Out of Town Guests

The auxiliary of the local NAPE branch held a Monday picnic supper in Sokohall with several honored guests from out of town. Guests included R. T Miusseh F E Nemter A Wolf W A G telbecdire FoF Gollevenny Mrs F W Morris of Waterloo R F Emerson of Mount Vernon and Royal S Holbrook of Iowa State College engineering extension department.

National Association of Power Engineers Gien Sokohall R. T Miusseh F E Nemter A. Wolf W A G

Birthday party for Camp Fire group held at 373 Twentieth Street

Dina Brokaw hosted a birthday party and hobby dinner Monday for her Camp Fire group on her twelfth birthday. Guests included Miriam Zanorakos Virginia Cuddy Elizabeth Peck Katherine Claasen Magdalene Carns Jean Thompson Mary Whuister Dorothy Rudd Vera Mae Howland Jacque Wurster Jane Wurster Jean White Dorothy Mueller and others.

Dina Brokaw Twentieth Street Foends Miriam Zanorakos Virginia Cuddy Elizabeth Peck Katherine Claasen Magdalene Carns Jean Thompson Mary Whuister Dorothy Rudd Vera Mae Howland Jacque Jane Wurster Jean White Dorothy Mueller

Towner Family Visit to Cedar Rapids From Wisconsin

Dr and Mrs Milton C Towner and their daughter Margaret of Appeton Wis arrived in Cedar Rapids Monday to visit Dr Towners parents Myr and Mrs M Ho Fowner and other relatives. They also planned to see Mrs Towner's brother and sister in law near Norway.

Milton C Towner Margaret Appeton Wis Cedar Rapids Towners Myr M Ho Thirty-fifth Street Ests Towner Hetri O Schlaeman Norway

Classical Drama Society Plans Outdoor Shakespeare

The Classical Drama society met Tuesday at Hotel Montrose to plan a summer outdoor Shakespeare production. Fifteen members attended as two groups under Almont Healy and Mrs. Katharine Petrick prepared acts from Taming of the Shrew to present at the next meetings. Miss Gladyce Getz presided with hostesses Miss Getz and Miss Ina Hibbard.

Classical Drama Society Montrose Gladyce Getz Almont Healy Katharine Petrick Miss Getz Ina Hibbard

Spring Vacation Party for Peter Salvage at Ruskin Studio

The Junior Arts association hosts a 7 30 p m spring party at Ruskin Sandbourne studio 1245 Second avenue se to bid farewell to Peter Salvage departing April 6 for Chicago to study art Leon Drapela president leads the business meeting Walter Staves coordinates the program Bunco will be played and the membership standings announced by captains Helen Perriff and Walter Staves.

Junior Arts Association Ruskin Sandbourne Second Avenue SE Peter Salvage Chicago Leon Drapela Walter Staves Bunco Helen Perriff

Marjorie Ludlow to Wed Harold Hanna

Mr and Mrs J W Ludlow announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Marjorie to Harold Hanna son of Mr and Mrs C P Hanna The couple plan a wedding in early April at their homes in NE city

Marjorie Ludlow Harold Hanna J W Ludlow Thirty-fourth Street Marjorie C P. Hanna Leonard Avenue

Donald Konigsmark’s Eleventh Birthday Party

Donald Konigsmark celebrated his eleventh birthday with a party Tuesday. Guests played baseball and brought gifts. Attendees included Donald Kimbal, Dale Lemar, Dennis Berry, Duane Thompson, Ahmad Sherontk, Billy Danes, Bernard Greenwood, Lloyd Mristik, Donald Brink, Arling Fisher, Robert Watkins, Robert Koutsky, Marvin Priborsky, Richard Myers, Mabel Myers, George Mayfield, Robert Mayfield, Robert Petrik, Leota Martinec, Gladys Rejja, and Dorothy Konigsmark.

Donald Konigsmark R. Konigsmark Donald Donald Kimbal Dale Lemar Dennis Berry Duane Thompson Hahmad Sherontck Billy Danes Bernard Greenwood Lloyd Mrstik Donald Brink Arling Fisher Robert Watkins Robert Koutsky Marvin Priborsky Richard Myers Mabel Myers George Mayfield Robert Mayfield Robert Petrik

Burns Somali Club Meeting Friday at Moose Hall

The Burns Somali club invites interested persons to join its meeting Friday evening at 8 in Moose Hall. The club was organized recently and aims to gather members for community activities.

Burns Moose Hall

Debwewin Camp Fire Hobbies Party At First Christian

The Debwewin Camp Fire group hosted a hobby party at the First Christian church on Tuesday evening. Tables featured a miniature race track with hobby horses for each girl, and attendees included Muriel Macintosh Mabel Graepler Josephine Thill Catherine Wise Josephine Bowers Betty Giblin Mary Herschel Yvonne Guldin Irene Gurvons Bernice Hammond Ruth Hardiman Mary Louise Pettus Verlean Fahl Beth Veverka Kathleen Victorine Margaret Hesser and Marjorie Lois March. Earlene Warren and Marguerite Hyten attended as guests.

Debwewin Christan Muriel Macintosh Mabel Graepler Josephine Thill Catherine Wise Josephine Bowers Betty Giblin Mary Herschel Yvonne Gouldin Irene Gurvons Bernice Hammond Ruth Hardiman Mary Louise Pettvs Verlean Fahl Beth Veverka Kathleen Victorine Margaret

Maccabees Cons To Be Held Thursday Evening

Linn Trent No 3B and Towny Hive No 32 hold a cons at Moore Hall Thursday evening at 8 o clock in Moore hall.

Maccabees Linn Trent Towny Hive The Moore Hall

Bethany Ladies Aid Plans Meeting at 1312 Ninth Street NW

The Ladies Aid society of Bethany Church will meet Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs Ama Hi at 1312 Ninth Street NW.

Bethany Bethars Church Ama Hi Ninth Street Tiursdas

Local Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Host National President Tea

Cedar Rapids alumnae of Alpha Chi Omega visited Iowa City for a tea in honor of national president Mrs Gilbert R. Van Auken of Delmar NY. The event at Miss Nell Harris’s Town and Gown home included several local members and dinner guests Miss Macartney heads graphic and plastic arts at SUI.

Cedar Rapids Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Iowa City Alpha Chi Omega Gilbert R. van Auken Delmar Nell Harris van Auken Sigma Chapter Margaret Anderson Ora Lawrence Paul Menoher Clifford Henderson Charles F Penningroth Catherine Macartney Donald Crissinger Harris

Mrs Burgess Eckford Hosts Dinner for Burgess West Fortson

Mrs Florence Burgess Eckford entertained fourteen friends of her son Burgess West and her son-in-law Howard Fortson at an attractive dinner party at her home on Tuesday evening.

Florence Burgess Eckford First Avenue E Burgess West Howard Fortson

Birthday Celebration For Oldest Living Charter Member

Mrs Glenn Fisher hosted the Ladies auxiliary to the O R C at 268 Twenty first street NW on Tuesday afternoon. They honored Elizabeth Dayton the only living charter member who turned 76 that day. Luncheon featured yellow and white decor and a birthday cake with candles. Gifts and cards poured in as Mrs Dayton received continued well wishes. Mrs Fisher was helped by Mrs B McClellan Mrs E Haynes and Mrs Charles Klerse with many other auxiliary guests in attendance.

Glenn Fisher Twentyfirst Street Ladies Auxiliary Elizabeth Dayton Dayton Fisher B. McClellan E. Haynes Charles Klerse E W Lyke F J Burianek Dora Kerns

Mrs Spence Speaks at Mechanicsville Spring Meeting

Mrs E W Spence spoke at the first spring meeting and tea of the garden club held at Mrs F M Wilson's home in Mechanicsville. She offered spring garden tips and outlined club activities. Miss Anna Calderwood accompanied her and attended as a guest.

E. W Spence Mechanicsville F M Wilson Spence Anna Calderwood

Temple Pythian Sisters to hold special meetings

Winter edition notes special meetings of the Temple Pythian Sisters on Thursday with Mrs Ida McNally of Grinnell directing a school of instruction in Cedar Rapids. Afternoon session begins at 2 p m with exemplification of work, evening initiation, and a noon luncheon.

Temple Pythian Sisters Ida McNally Grinnell Cedar Rapids

Walter Bugenstein Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party

Walter Bugenstein son of Mr and Mrs Louis Bugenstein 1925 Blake boulevard SE celebrated his tenth birthday Monday afternoon with a theater party for friends Allan Taylor Bobby Jones James Thomas Jimmy Kennedy Joe Allen Tiep and Bobby Bugensten. Refreshments followed at the theater.

Walter Bugenstein Louis Bugenstein Blake Boulevard SE Allan Taylor Bobby Jones James Thomas Jimmy Kennedy Joe Allen Tiep Bobby

Mullinix Couple Visiting with Mrs Havy Ward

Dr and Mrs R T F Mullinix of Rockford are visiting for several days this week with Mrs J S Havy Ward of 1518 First Avenue BE. Dr Mullinix heads the chemistry department at Rockford College.

R TF Mullinix Rockford J S Havyward First Avenue Dr Mullinix Rockford College

Mrs Leibsohn Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs. Philip Leibsohn of 1955 Fifth Avenue SE returned today after a ten day stay in Chicago with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Schurman.

Philip Leibsohn Fifth Avenue SE Chicago Jack Schurman

Stenner Home Hosts Miss Elsie Rice From Lincoln

Mr and Mrs Joe W Stenner of 1840 Grande avenue SE host Miss Elsie Rice of Lincoln Nebraska as their guest through Easter.

Joe W Stenner Grande Avenue SE Elsie Rice Lincoln, Neb

Cultus Club to Meet with Mrs T B Yul

The Cultus club will meet with Mrs T B Yul on Thursday afternoon at Johnson avenue NW.

Cultus Club T B Yul Johnson Avenue NW

Birthday Dinner For Mr Cox At Sandus Home

Forty four relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John Cox on Lincoln Highway West Sandus to celebrate Mr Coxs birthday with a dinner. The table featured rose and green spring decor and a later dance followed with music from an orchestra. A country dance was led by the Cox children. Mrs Cox also hosted guests for Mary Frances Coxs sixth birthday with theater and dancing prior to departures.

John Cox Lincoln Highway West Sandss Eajyox Mr Cox Cox Maddigan School of Music Sicien Guets Mary Frances van

Senator Beers To Explain State Sales Tax At Chamber Meet

State Senator Frank Beers will discuss the retail sales tax at a Monday chamber of commerce meeting. The Mercantile Bureau sponsors the event and invites all local retailers to send representatives to hear the explanation and questions about the tax.

Senator Byers Mercantile Bureau Frank Beers Chamber of Commerce Sponse Metraile Bureau

Ads sales rise as classified notices shift market

Advertising teams report a shift in notices with faster sale of classified spaces. Agents note a tighter market for Want Ads while traditional listings fade and online platforms draw readers away.

Last-Minute Accessories Put Pep In Easter Outfit

In this 1934 fashion note Amos Parrish highlights last minute Easter accessories. Neckwear belts and scarves dominate, with frilly jabots plaid kerchiefs and bold jewelry. patent leather belts and blown glass bracelets offer standout color and shine for both tailored and feminine outfits. Tomorrow: Sailors to march In Easter parade.

Pep York Amos Parrish

Auto Accident Suits Dismissed and Settled in Cedar Rapids District Court

Three auto collision cases near Cedar Rapids proceed status: Nathan B Williams vs John Culbreth dismissed with prejudice after jury panel. Dr J E Newland vs Al Gerardi settled with judgment confessed at $250 of $832.50 total claim. Robert A Hall’s $7,560 personal injury suit against Ed Swatosh dismissed with prejudice at defendant's costs after alleged March 20 1933 collision.

Nathan B Williams John Culbreth John T Moffit Williams Culbreth Highway No 30 Cedar Rapids J E. Newland al Gerardi Moffit Dr. Newland Marjorie Newland Dr Newland Gerard Center Point Robert A Hal Ed Swatosh Plainuf Judge Mount Wednesday Hall

Farmer Labor Split Over U S Senate Endorsement

The Minnesota Farmer-Labor party split over endorsing Senator Henry Shipstead or Congressman Francis H Shoemaker for senator at its two day state convention in St Paul. Shoemaker urged that no candidate be endorsed.

United States Henry Shipstead Francis H Shoemaker Farmer- Labor Party

Toronto AP remembers Frederick W Storkhausen pioneer fruit grower

Frederick W Storkhausen a retired fruit grower and believed first to ship craveirat from the West Indies to the United States died Tuesday. He was born in Madrid and will lend musical instruments to students unable to buy them.

Toronto Frederick W Storkhausen United States West Indies Datu Madrid Spain

Standard Tire Co Celebrates Sixth Birthday Anniversary Sale

Cedar Rapids marks the sixth anniversary of Standard Tire Co with an anniversary sale on Thursday through Saturday. Owners E H Owen and Leo J Lustick describe the northwest corner First Avenue and First Street NE site housing a one stop superservice station a Crosley radio and appliance display room and full auto service. The firm founded 1919 moved 1931 and radio service has run since 1923 with staff listed including Owen Lustick and many others. Souvenirs will be given and the showroom decor has been refreshed. The building sits on Cedar Rapids first site previously used by the YMCA.

Standard Tire Company Cedar Rapids E. H. Owen Leo J. Lustick the Gazette First Avenue First Street Crosley Crosley Shelvador United States Skelly Quaker State Pennzoil Motor Leon Lustick L. A. Edmonds C H St Clair Maude Michalicek Irene Grier F. H. Lang L. Huber Joe Gaines I CG Freeman C J Victor Clete Schnoebelen Claude Reeve C K. Mills Howard Kinsley Jerry Davis Gus Lieber M F Brown Lester Delaney Walter Morrison John Kotsinek Sidney Clark Owen and Lustick YM C. A

Avalanches Crush Three Italian Villages and Corsican Homes

Avalanches in the Apennine mountains crushed three Italian villages while several houses at Ortoporto Corsica were wrecked. Officials urge caution as rescue teams assess damage and search for survivors.

Apennine Mountains Italy Ortoporto Corsica

Farley Proposes New Air Mail Routes and Bids

Farley calls for new air mail bids on routes to Portland Tacoma Seattle Salt Lake City via Los Angeles and San Diego with connections through Butte to Great Falls and Boston via Hartford to Newark. He says temporary service may be added later and notes the 1930 conference list of airlines and officials involved in the air mail program. The army began flying the mail February 19 with service suspended March 11 for a safety first restart.

Portland Ore Tacoma Seattle Salt Lake City Los Angeles San Diego Butte Great Falls Boston Hartford Newark Farley Army Hugo L. Black Alabama Air Mail Wiliam P. Mack Cracken, Jr Air Corps

City Briefs and Personals Highlight Local News

Mr. and Mrs. D A Leonard are grandparents of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs Earl Leonard correcting a previous death notice. A Bohemian Savings and Loan suit for 5818 28 is filed against C E McIntosh over a 1925 promissory note. E J Ehrke reports a stolen spare tire from his car on Center Point Road NE. An International Czech music program airs from Prague at 1 05 pm on KYW. Ed Whitney reports the theft of a blue fishing boat from a mooring near the powerhouse dam. A Progressive Club meeting is planned with Mrs. Helen Brague and Mrs. Fred McCulley hosting. Bungalow cooking school advertised.

The Bohemian Savings and Loan Association Superior C. E. McIntosh

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at First Presbyterian

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at First Presbyterian Church Thursday at 7 45 p m in commemoration of Christ's last week on earth. New members will be received during this service.

First Presbyterian Church

Westminster Presbyterian Pre Easter Communion Service Planned

The Westminster Presbyterian church will hold its annual pre Easter communion service on Thursday. The event aims to gather parishioners for observance ahead of Easter with a brief service and reflection led by church leaders.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Evening church service set for seven forty five

AU members and church friends are urged to attend the day evening service at 7 45 when members will be received into the church. Zeta Law 22 was sent to county jail for thirty days Wednesday arraigned for intoxication and arrested Tuesday night in Van Vechten park. Tommy Ryen 28 of St Paul Minnesota and John Ayver i 22 alias Alvin Farsons of 416 Fifth street SE were fined $10 and costs each for intoxication.

Zeta Law van Vechten Park Tommy Ryen St. Paul, Minn John Ayver~ i Alvin Farsons Fifth Street SE

Shaw Outwitted By Autograph Hunter

Detroit resident Kenneth R. MacDonald sought an autograph from George Bernard Shaw after hearing rumors of a $1 signature. Shaw replied with a legal warning against using his name for a digestive remedy, ending the exchange.

Detroit George Bernard Shaw Kenneth R. MacDonald Shaw MacDonald Ek Company G. Bernard Shaw

Paraguay Claims Great War Victory

Paraguay reports the army seized about 1000 prisoners and large quantities of supplies in the Canada Tarija sector of the western Chaco, claiming its greatest victory since December in the Bolivia war.

Asuncion Paraguay Bolivia Canada-Tarija Chaco

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