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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1933
Page
3
Mrs Geo Beatties garden at 315 Nineteenth St SE is first in Cedar Rapids Garden Club open house tour. The rock garden is at its peak this week and visitors may come any day this week when the sun shines.
Mrs. Lester O Hatch of Fifth Avenue SE and Mrs F H French of Grande Avenue SE are expected back home this week after a motor trip to New York City where they spent several weeks.
Mrs J Lynn Crawford travels with her brother in law and sister in Toledo on a motor trip south planned to Columbus Mississippi and then Florida for several weeks leaving from 1266 Third Avenue Southeast.
Mr and Mrs F W Pratt of near Cedar Rapids hosted a picnic dinner Sunday in honor of their forty second wedding anniversary. Attendees included many Pratts and friends and extended family such as the Hrdlickas McManes Churchill Grime Brodier Novotny and Patterson households with children named Helen Mary Ruth Don Raymond Bud Marguerite Doris Virginia Melvin Ruby Donna Mae Betty Jane and James Edward among others.
Mrs. Frank V. Orr of 1808 First Avenue East traveled to Des Moines today to spend several days with a cousin.
P. A. Bean came back to Clinton on Monday following a weekend at 100% First street SW with Mr. and Mrs. Obed Bean.
The Ladies Literary club held its annual guest day at Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer’s home 304 Nassau Street SE. Prof. Nelson Vance Russell spoke on Europe and country positions, introduced by president Mrs. James M. Knox. Sixty five members and guests enjoyed garden viewing and tea with blue hyacinth centerpieces.
Forty four contract bridge players took part Monday evening in Cedar Rapids for the World Bridge Olympic local play at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Scores were sent to the National Bridge Association by game captain Mrs. Carl F. Jordan for comparison. Final results will take time to announce. Local results will come within a few days. Mrs. Frank C. Byers and Mrs. Kenneth Lindsay assisted Mrs. Jordan on the committee.
Miss Viola R. Glessner and John M. Matthews were married by Rev. Galen T. Lahman at the bride’s parents’ home at 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendants were Miss Alma Scott and Willis Jonas. A reception followed with thirty-one out-of-town guests. the couple will reside in Udell.
Lambda chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority met at the Montrose hotel Monday night. The educational program featured a current event by each member a St George life and death sketch by Margaret Gould and a review of Old English literature by Martha Rompotl. Spring dance plans were set for May 20. The Davenport district meeting next Saturday will be attended by members from both local chapters.
Iowa News in Brief reports on Benton county school delegate elections and a state oratorical contest winner in Decorah. Decorah honors Justin Hammond and coach Helen Adams. Oxford Junction hosts a silver wedding anniversary for Nick Holtz and family attends.
Miss Lulu B. Secrist of Marion seeks a three year term as county superintendent of schools at the May 9 convention to elect the county superintendent and three members of the county board. She highlights continued cost reductions, efficiency, and plans for economy while noting her long service and training in rural education.
Eighteen seniors will observe class day on May 15 with a commencement speaker. The baccalaureate sermon will be by Rev. Father John Hartigan at St Josephs hall Immaculate Conception church on Sunday May 14. Auto graph Ann, the senior class play, stars Catherine Coon and Donavan Dietrich and runs May 5 and 6.
William Bledsoe named president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad succeeding William Storey who resigned. Storey 76 said he wished to retire from active service and step down after leading since 1920.
Milton Meister and Nathan Spector sue Henry Raimer in Portage Wisconsin to recover two tennis balls knocked into Raimer’s yard during play near his home. The plaintiffs allege Raimer refused to return them.
RIT chemists produce White RIT for home use to remove dye from fabrics. Drop a wafer in boiling water with the item, stirring to colorless results. Also effective on mildew yellowing ink grass rust stains and leaves fabrics soft and snowy white. Priced 15c single 25c double.
Iowa Electric Light and Power named five new directors at its annual meeting. New board members are James A. Reed of Kansas City, Charles J. McCall of Boone, H. A. Runkle of Toledo, Hans Petersen of Marshalltown, and L. V. Bower of Winnetka. Several current directors were re-elected. Reed succeeds his late brother John A. Reed as vice president and general attorney.
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