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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1936
Page
3
In Leningrad and Moscow clinics hypnosis eases pain in childbirth, with 90 deliveries by hypnosis since November and 55 percent pain free. Dr. Vassily Zdravosmislov, expert at Moscow University, advocates six to ten seances before birth.
The First Lutheran church will welcome its new pastor the Rev Henry H Scherer Mrs Scherer and their son Paul at a reception Wednesday evening at 8 oclock in the church parlors The Rev Mr Scherer formerly assistant pastor of Kountze Memorial church at Omaha was installed last Sunday A program will be followed by refreshments and a social hour The Ladies Aide society and the Brotherhood of the church are in charge of arrangements
The Merchants National Bank and S E Coquillette as Trustees seek court authority to move tools and patterns from Waconia Sorghum Mills plants to Linn County Iowa and pay removal costs. The hearing is set for May 23, 1936 at Cedar Rapids Court House. appearance required.
George Ludy of 1900 Fifth Avenue SE reported a man about 20 years old, five feet nine, 150 pounds in a dark suit stole a woman's wrist watch valued at $10 from his Allison hotel jewelry shop. Separate theft: Mrs. Mike Skerik of 2204 Johnson Avenue NW reported 20 White Rock chickens stolen from her chicken yard valued at $12.
Notice dated May 19 1936 announces Addie Cherry appointed administratrix of Elizabeth Cherry estate Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims with Linn County District Court clerk through attorney Jas E Patterson.
Notice is given that on May 25 1936 at 9 oclock A M the court will hear the instrument alleged to be the Last Will of Norah Bell Grant deceased for probate. Cedar Rapids Iowa May 19 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court
Nancy Page reports a club of ten-year friends the Merry Mixers discuss house cleaning with a scientist among them. They describe removing water and alcohol marks from furniture using hot cloth wringing, ammonia, lemon oil and rotten stone, plus regular oiling and possible varnish.
A note directs readers to send a self addressed stamped envelope to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette for a copy of House hold Cleaning Hints leaflet. The request emphasizes straight line rubbing on wood and provides mailing details.
Cedar Rapids candidate Guy Linville praised a new plan increasing rural Iowa representation at the state Republican convention. He said farmers will have a greater voice in candidate selection and on the convention platform.
Center Point plans May 20 and 21 plays titled Haunted with two casts. May 26 exercises in the school auditorium feature Dr Harry Gage of Coe College as speaker. May 29 a May day community picnic closes events at the school grounds with Rev A L Walker delivering baccalaureate address. Class members include Teddy Remer Helen Bliss Helen Wickham Bernell Bennett Bruce Monahan Virgil Walton Lawrence Ritze Margaret Horak Ellen Mollenhauer Doris Coker Alta Marie Norbohm Dale Spitzer Bernice Frontress Mary Hoglan Ferne Walker LaVern Wright Greta Fay Cress Charles Neighbor Philip Hand Raymond Hunter Robert Hendryx Lorraine Ralston.
Dear Miss Manners asks about a social dilemma with a dance partner. A reader and Blondie discuss taking time for enjoyment versus wealth. The advice advises caution until better acquainted and to go with him if she likes him.
The writer notes the letter is already in print but uses a different signature than provided, causing nonrecognition. The sender expresses relief that things are fine again and hopes for another chance to assist.
It urges readers that business may have hindered a man’s visits and suggests patience for his return. In the meantime it advises going with other men when possible and notes a new encounter may bring someone equally or more agreeable.
The speaker suggests inviting young people to one’s home to include both the target and another girl. The idea is that the sight of them together might make the suitor view the inviting person as more attractive than his current partner.
Officers of the Addie Merrell Lee chapter Dewitt were chosen with Laura Pascal as Regent Harriet Harrington as vice regent Emma Peters as recording secretary Florence Drew as corresponding secretary Josephone Binford as treasurer Blanche C Elder as registrar and Mabel Pascal as historian.
USC psychology students named Gracie Allen the screen's most intelligent actress in a poll by an elementary class of 80 and an advanced group of 40. They listed ten actresses considered Hollywood's brightest, with Mary Pickford Norma Shearer Ann Harding Irene Dunne Claudette Colbert Grace Moore Bette Davis Ruth Chatterton and Jeanette MacDonald among the others.
Anamosa Pearl Moss daughter of Mrs Ed Biggart and Harry Luker son of Mr and Mrs Otto Luker were married Saturday at the Methodist parsonage by Rev Harry D Green. Attendants were Mabel Moss and Howard Grassfield. They plan to live near Antioch.
Arch bishop Pascual Diaz primate of Mexico dies at 59 after a 70 day illness of colitis. He faced church state clashes and was exiled several times during protests, living in New York Detroit and San Antonio before his death surrounded by clergy and doctors. He had served as Bishop of Tabasco before becoming primate in 1929.
The Rev John McKee of the Church of Christ will deliver the Memorial Day service address. The event is sponsored by the Legion post and will be held at the Church of Christ Sunday night.
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