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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1934

Page

2

May Breakfast Concludes Year For Woman's Club

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club wrapped up its year with a May breakfast at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. About 126 members attended the program as Mrs W E Mickel became president, receiving the gavel from retiring leader Mrs Ben Ogden.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Cedar Rapids Woman's Club W E. Mickel Ben Ogden Mickel Woman's Club Ogden Charles F. Clark B R. Abbey S. R. Hawkins Nellie Fuhrmeister Wareren Hansen Charlies Bode Helen Kacena Stark Marie Ann Balcar Katherine Ann Duster Katherine Audrey Bleakley Mary Patricia Katherine Ann Fitzpatrick Maydean Swatosh Joanne Marie Brand

Mrs Boyce Visits Des Moines Friend for Weekend

Mrs S G Boyce of MitchellSouth Dakota traveled from Des Moines where she has been visiting to spend the weekend with Mrs Belle Butterfield at 345 Park Terrace SE. Mrs Boyce will return to Des Moines on Thursday.

S.G Boyce Mitchell S. D Des Moines Belle Butterfield Park Terrace SE

Mrs Leo Mull Visits Keokuk Friends in Park Avenue Home

Mrs Leo B Mull of Keokuk arrived Tuesday for a week long visit with Dr and Mrs L E MacLaughlin at 1611 Park avenue SE and Mr and Mrs Carl Arp at 230 Fifteenth street NW.

Leo B Mull Keokuk L. E. MacLaughilin Park Avenue Carl Arp Fifteenth Street

Klouda Couple Honored at 28th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Klouda celebrated their twenty eighth anniversary with relatives and friends Sunday evening at their farm one mile north of Ely. Guests from Solon and Ely included Alma Klouda, George A Klouda, Mrs Willian Klouda, Dixie Lee, and many Dvorsky and Klouda relatives.

John Klouda Solon Ely Alma George A eRe Soc Nyank Klouda Mary Ellen Thomas Willian Klouda Dixie Lee George A. Klouda Emil Joe Nemes Alma Klouda Rudolph Klouda Eleanor Edwin Mildred Zitek Cedar Rapids Ed Dvorsky Nadine Lauretta Harold and Donald Frank Dvorsky Margaret Leo Wesley Dvorsky Albina Dvorsky

Ambar Grotto Plans Friday Meeting and Guest Night

The Ambar Grotto auxiliary will hold a short business meeting Friday at 7 at Sokol hall. An annual guest night follows at 8 with a program, games, and cards, then refreshments. Members should reserve by Thursday with Mrs O F Slapnicka at 3-1291.

Ambar Grotto Sokol Hall O F Slapnicka

Beloit woman to receive sorority visit at Coe College

Miss Faith Kuter of Beloit arrives Tuesday for a brief stay as national visitor of the Kappa Delta chapter at Coe College. An honors spread will be held Thursday evening in the sorority rooms by the active chapter.

Faith Kuter Beloit Wis Coe College Kappa Delta Sorority Miss Kuter

Poppy Day Planned by Legion Auxiliary for May 26

The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor Poppy Day on May 26 with poppies worn in tribute to World War I dead. Volunteers are sought to sell the poppies in Cedar Rapids, with a poster contest offering prizes of 3, 2, and 1 dollars for senior and junior schools.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion America Cedar Rapids American Legion Auxiliary L V Koch Memorial R. F. Erickson H Lundquist D. M. Robertson Iowa Legionaire F W Kopp Oakdale Relief

Honorary In ter Ocean Women’s Club Dines at Country Club

Honorary members were entertained at a Tuesday evening dinner by the In ter-Ocean Women’s club at the Country club. Purple and gold flowers and ivory tapers decorated tables. Eight pupils of Mrs Marie Ann Balcar performed a dancing program. The guests of honor received gifts from three flower girls, and club members presented a skit. Honorary members include Mrs Richard Lord, Mrs Roy E Curray, Mrs Earl P Blaise, and Mrs J L Campbell.

Inter-Ocean Women's Club Country Club Marie Ann Balcar Richard Lord Roy E. Curray Earl P Blaise J L Campbell Memorial Hall Prof J. Thornton History Department the State University Brandon John Towne Dorothy Huebner Chicago Bond Chapel University of Chicago Towne Bohemia Vining UN Aiton Hanus Clutter Joseph Traer Central City Legion Auxiliary Cora Kelso Tra Palmer Flora Page John Walmutt Bertha George

Jane Boyd circle to luncheon at Community House Thursday

The Jane Boyd circle of Kine's Daughters will meet at the Community House Thursday for a luncheon at 4. Members are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own dishes and silver.

Jane Boyd Kine

Sixteenth Birthday Theater Party Hosted by Roushar

Marcella Marie Roushar entertained at a theater party followed by refreshments to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Margaret Mackey Catherine Mackey Viasta Seda Helen Biskup and Lutie Besta.

Marcella Marie Roushar Margaret and Catherine Mackey Viasta Seda Helen Biskup Lutie Besta

Cedar Rapids Club Affirms Affiliation With Nationals

The B and P W club of Cedar Rapids voted almost unanimously to affiliate with the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. Lorraine Dieman was re elected president as new directors were named. A domestic comedy was staged by club members and donations were pledged to five local projects including the Salvation Army and four summer camps. The group planned a May 15 dinner at the Country Club and invited Miss Marion McCrench and Mrs Goldie Worth to the state convention in Mason City May 11-13.

National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Marion McCrench Ann Arbor Mich Goldie Worth Centerville Bess Nichols Waterloo Lorraine Dieman Cedar Rapids Club Ruth Howard Imogen Emery Nadine Menary Nadine Carpenter Harrington Margaret McKnight Lillian Clark Lena Nelson Dorothy Meeker Zoa May Munger Ella Horn Anna Laura Palmer Alma Hartz Ollie Larson Ida McQuin Edna Wilson Margaret Greer Nettie Sisam Metta Burd Ruth Smith Salvation Army Country Club Alice Warsaw Alice Wyckoff Worth Mason City Marengo Iown Roy G Faas West Chester U. S&s. Smith Fairfield Supt. M . Tandy William Augustine Orville Coackley Morton Carr Duane Forinash Bruce Gardner Raymond Gordon Earl Hobbs Rebecca Laubach Dorothy Lect Melba Lewis Frederick Lincenmeyer Harriet Logan Werner Lowry David Munro Dean Niffenegger Georgia Statler Cloyce Statler Daryl Statler Louise Stockman Clara Stone John Stout Merle Thrapp Tipton Brookings S. D Charles Yule Cedar County Newell S. Huber Fred Yule Mechanicsville Anna Yule Zimmerman Mildred Yule Phelps West Branch Red Oak Grove Louis Pennineroth Red Oak Cemetery North English America Calef Calef Methodist Episcopal Church Alonzo Pope Oregon Whit Calef Ozkaloosa Gertie Reed L. R Hudson Edward L. Bellows Manchester St. Mary's Catholic Church Alice L Wilson Anna Wilson Edward Hanfelt Frank Hanfell Masonville F W McKinley Joseph Hanfell East Delaware Street St Xavier's Catholic School St Clemans School Bankston Mcpkinton Marie Soppe John Soppe Worthington Clem Altman Farley J H Schilmochler St Pauls Catholic Church Decorah Wimneshick County H. E Taslor Waukon Raymond Koenig Carl Hill Floyd County J B Sherwin

G T C Girls Hold Meeting With Crepe Paper Pictures

The G T C girls met Monday and spent the evening making crepe paper pictures as the club project. Helen Lineweaver was the first to finish. The next meeting Monday night will be handcraft night.

G. T C Helen Lineweaver

Nancy Page Advice On Grooming And Self Respect

In a candid exchange from a Nancy Page column, Doris faces insecurity about popularity while Pauline counsels self care. The talk centers on personal grooming, hair care, and discipline as a path to improving confidence and social standing.

Pauline Doris Tim Dory Nancy Page

Iowa brief notes on licenses deaths and weddings

IOWA NEWS IN BRIEF reports license revenue changes in Marengo with a decline after higher rates, plus obituaries and wedding announcements from towns including West Chester Tipton North English Manchester MCPkinton Decorah Wyoming Brandon Winthrop Vining Central City and Central City Gold Star mothers events.

Harned Elected Congregational Moderator at Iowa Conference

The Rev H E B Harned of Clinton was elected moderator of the Congregational Christian conference of Iowa at its 95th annual session in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Elbert Read of Shenandoah was named assistant moderator and Rev W B Kline of Dubuque scribe. Registered noon total 244. morning session 400. luncheon 350 attended.

H EB. Harned Clinton First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids Congregational Christian Conference of Iowa C. C. Clark Burlington Elbert Read Shenandoah W.B Kline Dubuque Frank T Meacham Wittenberg Arthur R. McLaughlin Lillian Picken American Board India Grant B. Wilder Red Oak Albert W. Palmer Chicago Theological Seminary P. E. Somers Congregational Christian Women’s Missionary Society of Iowa Miss Picken Alfred H. Bartter George W Godfrey Iowa State College

Soft Blouses Rise Against Tailored Styles in 1934 Fashion

Amos Parrish notes a shift from strict tailored shirtwaist blouses to dressier, softer versions for luncheons teas and cocktails. Sheer georgette lightweight crepe de chine printed nets organdies marquisettes and crisp weaves like dotted Swiss and novelty textures resurface for summer.

Organdie Batiste Amos Parrish

Knights of Columbus Initiate Nineteen in First Degree

Nineteen candidates from Oxford Junction Anamosa Monticello and Cedar Rapids were initiated into the first degree of the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday evening with L W Brickley Anamosa grand knight and Joe Barron Monticello grand knight offering congratulations Preparations for the May 15 next first degree initiation precede a May 20 state convention opening with about seventy five candidates in line First degree classes have occurred every two weeks since March ahead of the May 20 initiation.

Oxford Junction Anamosa Monticello Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus L. W. Brickley KC. Council Joe Barron

Pulitzer play prize reversing sparks controversy at Columbia

New York reports that the Pulitzer prize committee overruled play judges and shifted the 1934 award from Maxwell Anderson's Mary of Scotland to Sidney Kingsley's Men in White. Judges Hamilton Eaton and Strong argued their advisory role. past overrulings recalled in 1924 and 1926 tensions.

New York Columbia University Pulitzer Prize Committee Maxwell Anderson Sidney Kingsley Anderson Clayton Hamilton Walter Pritchard Eaton Austin Strong Pulitzer School of Journalism Hatcher Hughes Columbia Sinclair Lewis Arrowsmith

Held For Drunk Driving After Car Hits Parked Auto

L. E. Davenport, 45, of 223 Twelfth avenue SW, jailed again for drunk driving after his car struck a parked vehicle on Third Street SW between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. The owner of the parked car is George Train, 1118 Fifth Street NW. Davenport had previously been fined 100 dollars for reckless driving and paid 25, leaving 75 unpaid. Clarence McCormick, 29, Newhall, also jailed on a drunk driving charge, pled not guilty. bonds set at 1,000 dollars each.

L. E. Davenport Twelfth Avenue Third Street Eighth Ninth Avenues George Train Fifth Street Davenport Clarence McCormick Newhall John T. Moffit

New York Opens Rate Fight Against Seven Utilities

The New York Public Service Commission orders an investigation into rate cuts for seven utilities including New York Telephone. Counsel Charles G. Blakeslee to prepare orders, with hearings seen in about two weeks. Temporary rates authorized by the last legislature may be implemented during proceedings.

NEW York New York Telephone Company Public Service Commission Charles G. Blakeslee

Sales Tax Ruling On Rural Phone Line Fees

Iowa state board rules switching fees charged by central exchanges on rural non profit lines are taxable under the state retail sales tax. The tax is payable by the central exchange and collected from rural lines. Assessments on members or owners for replacing parts are not taxed under the general operation. No retailer's permit is required and refunds are expected where permits were paid.

Des Moines State Board of Assessment and Review Central Exchange

Dr Sommers New Head Of Dentists

Dentists in the northwestern district press a demanded NRA code, but the plan failed to materialize at the general session. Officials were advised to study the Brookings Institute dentistry report and report findings to the executive council for a convention next year.

Storm Lake Brookings Institute Executive Council

Baldwin Named Acting Postmaster in Cedar Rapids

Frank Baldwin is recommended to serve as acting postmaster of Cedar Rapids after Frank Hahn’s resignation. Postmaster General Farley notified Congressman B. M. Jacobsen of the action, and Baldwin’s nomination is expected to reach the Senate within a few days.

Frank Baldwin Cedar Rapids Frank K. Hahn Farley

Hepburn Divorce Arrangements Made

Katharine Hepburn and Ludlow Smith reached final divorce arrangements in Merida Yucatan. Hepburn plans to depart for Havana and New York within a month unless contested by Smith. Divorce lawyers anticipate the decree soon despite her silence on personal affairs.

Merida Yucatan Mexico Ins Ludlow Smith Katharine Hepburn Havana New York Miss Hepburn

Anamosa Family Hosts Birthday Picnic for Mr. Gage

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gage of Anamosa entertained at a picnic dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. Gage birthday which was April 26. Thirty four children grandchildren and great grandchildren attended.

Anamosa L. J. Gage

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Woman’s Club Mrs. Butterfield Mrs. Leo Mull Kappa Deltas Amy Second Street Coats Allan P. W Nats Florence la Gank Massour River Iowa News Mass Opal Tappan Bills Randall Madeline Batchelor Franklin Sauer Norma Reed Perss Hutchins Ruth Peet Leroy McLeod Naomi Rabbit Vernon Moore Frances O'Meara Jesse Stone Wyoming Wyoming High School Fred Luckstedt Orval Dawes Irvin Sievers Harris Strong Ireland Helen Smith Erma Lincoln Althea Goodrick Mars Koch Nora Wake Up Claribel Dykema Harned Amos. Parrish K. C Pulitzer Gaffney & Moore, Inc. Funeral Service First Avenue E DR. Sommers Frank A. Gore Sidney Alexander Ivey Estherville Robert R. Joynt LeMars Herman A. Knott West Liberty Levi G. Lemley Grinnell John E. Long Eagle Grove Alexander Morton Laurens Wellington W. Neuman Frank T Plank Independence Ida M. Glantz Roe Joe J. Schoen Blairstown Emery J. Schmitz Brooklyn William E Spence Iowa City George J Baldwin Gayety Mavis
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