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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1935

Page

4

Bridal Party Plans Picnic Ahead of Bolton Hubbell Wedding

Miss Ann Bolton and Ralph G Hubbell of Buffalo will wed Friday at St Johns Episcopal church. A picnic for about thirty guests is planned at a cabin on the Wapsi River near Paris with out of town visitors include Mrs Willam P Ellwood Omaha and Edward Loynachan Knoxville.

Ann Bolton Ralph G Hubbell Buffalo N. Y Margaret Larimer Rosemary Roth Ruth Eleanor Matson Miss Bolton Hubbell Wapsipimicon River Paris Willam P Ellwood Omaha Doris Cook Edward Loynachan Knoxville Mss Bolton St. Johns Episcopal Church W. W Hamilton Cedar Rapids Country Club

Deacons Severas To Return Tonight

Mr and Mrs W M Deacon of 529 Knollwood drive SE and Mr and Mrs Lumir Severa of 2300 Blake boulevard SE will return this evening after a four day visit with Mrs Deacon and Mrs Severa's sister Mrs James Good of Evans ton IL

W M. Deacon Knollwood Drive Lumir Severa Blake Boulevard

Beardsleys Host Buffet and Bridge Evening

Dr and Mrs David E Beardsley of 2149 Linden Drive SE entertained guests at a Monday buffet supper. Bridge was played at three tables after the meal.

David E. Beardsley Linden Drive Bridge

Murray Family Returns From Minneapolis Visit

Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Murray and daughter Winifred arrived Monday evening after a four day visit in Minneapolis with Dr. and Mrs. William G. Murray and family. William Murray teaches agricultural economics at the University of Minnesota this spring quarter. He is the son of F. G. and Mrs. Murray.

F. G. Murray Avenue Winifred Minneapolis William G. Murray William Murray University of Minnesota

Schlotterbecks Visit Cedar Rapids Relative Home

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schlotterbeck of Spirit Lake with children Ardis Lyn and Paul stay with Mrs Schlotterbeck’s brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. J Clyde Lick at 360 Twentieth Street SE Cedar Rapids. Mr Schlotterbeck plans to return to Spirit Lake Wednesday. Mrs Schlotterbeck and the children will remain in Cedar Rapids longer.

Carl Schlotterbeck Spirit Lake Ardis Lyn Paul Schlotterbeck J. Clyde Lick Twentieth Street Cedar Rapids

Mrs Barnes Returns Home After Month with Father

Mrs Donald P. Barnes of 352 Garden Drive SE has returned home from Council Bluffs where she spent a month with her father W. E. Mitchell.

Donald P. Barnes Garden Drive W. E. Mitchell Council Bluffs

Kirk Couple Relocates Within City Addresses Shift

Mr and Mrs Douglas Kirk move from 106 Thirty-fourth Street SE to 402 Twenty-fifth Street SE in a local address change notice.

Douglas Kirk

Latourette Returns to Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles

W C Latourette, who has been in Los Angeles since October, has returned to the Roosevelt hotel here.

W C. Latourette Los Angeles Roosevelt Hotel

Mercy Hospital Graduates Honored at Montrose Hotel Dinner

Members of Mercy hospital graduating class will be honored by alumnae at a dinner dance Thursday at the Montrose hotel. The organizing committee includes Mrs Barron Mrs Butterfield Miss Loretta Howe and Miss M L Ronderknecht. Reservations with Mrs Barron at 2 2867 or Mrs Butterfield at 2 64384.

Mercy Hospital Montrose Hotel G Barron Carl Butterfield Loretta Howe M. L. Ronderknecht Barron Dial Butterfield

Mrs Haskell and Mrs McBeam Visit Cedar Rapids

Mrs W G Haskell of Winnipeg widow of Senator Haskell of Cedar Rapids and her daughter Mrs Oscar McBeam, also of Winnipeg, are visiting Cedar Rapids and staying at the Roosevelt hotel.

WG. Haskell Winnipeg Senator Haskell Cedar Rapids Oscar McBeam Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs Miller and Mrs Kouba Host Shower for Roberta Nemec

Miss Roberta Nemec, soon to wed Lamir Kaplan, was honored at a Monday evening shower at 441 Eighth Avenue SW hosted by Miss Jane Miller and Mrs. George Kouba. Attendees included Marguerite Shaner Helen Batley Eunice Lambertsen Velma McLaughlin Esther Cerney Ellen Borghart Donna Mae Smith Naomi Miller and Mrs. Vernon Schrader.

Jane Miller George Kouba Eighth Avenue SW Roberta Nemec Lamir Kaplan Miss Nemec Marguerite Shaner Helen Batley Eunice Lambertsen Velma McLaughlin Esther Cerney Ellen Borghart Donna Mae Smith Naomi Miller Vernon Schrader John Miller

Richard Kriz Weds Seattle Woman in San Pedro

Mrs. Emma Kriz of 1330 First Avenue East learned today that her son Richard Edward Kriz and Lucille James of Seattle were married April 20. The ceremony was led by Rev J Dan sie at the Presbyterian church in San Pedro California. Kriz, a former Cedar Rapids resident and Washington High School and Coe College alumnus, now serves in the United States Navy. The couple will reside in San Pedro for the present.

Emma Kriz First Avenue E Richard Edward Kriz Lucille James Seattle Wash J. Dansie Presbyterian Church San Pedro Calif Kriz Cedar Rapids Washington High School Coe College Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity United States Navy

Miss Kokemiller Hosts Weekend Gathering

Miss Ella Kokemiller entertained a group of friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fox Sunday evening. Prizes at the dance went to Miss Lorraine Rinderknecht Wilmer Theiss Henricke Rinderknecht and Wilbert Gerhold. Guests included Paula Albrecht Elva George Wilbert Gerhold Lilian Leona Henry Schminke Este Irvin Keiper Wilmer Lydia Theiss Albert Merle Schirm Louise Esther Margaret Elmer Haerther Eleanor Ottomar Happel Wilbert Schambacher Marvin Helen Mockler Wilma Katherine Lensch Marvin Freeman Rosa Kray Roy Popenhagen Joanna Bevendorf William Kreutner Walter Behrens Henricke Pauline Wilbert Edith Herbert Lorraine Paul Margaret Rinderknecht.

Ella Kokemiller John Fox Lorraine Rinderknecht Wilmer Theiss Henricke Rinderknecht Wilbert Gerhold Paula Albrecht Elva George Lillian Leona Henry Schminke Este Irvin Keiper Wilmer Lydia Theiss Albert Merle Schirm Louise Esther Margaret Elmer Haerther Eleanor Ottomar Happel Edgar Wilbert Schambacher Marvin Helen Mockler Wilma Kathrine Lensch Marvin Freeman Rosa Kray Roy Popenhagen Johanna Bevendorf William Kreutner Walter Behrens Henricke Pauline Wilbert Edith Herbert Lorraine Paul Margaret Rinderknecht

Beta Phi Alpha alumnae hold supper at Bain home

Mrs Wayne Bain hosted twenty Beta Phi Alpha alumnae at a supper at 126 Fourteenth street NE Monday evening. Miss Cora Farr assisted. Ruth Stoner, soon to wed Lowell T. Galt on June 12, received a shower of gifts. Violet Snyder, group president, led the business session after the meal.

Wayne Bain Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Fourteenth Street Cora Farr Ruth Stoner Lowell T. Galt Violet Snyder

Cedar Rapids Women Attended State Business and Professional Clubs Meet

Cedar Rapids attendees at the state convention of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs held last weekend in Des Moines included Mrs Edna Wilson Mrs Lena Nelson Dr Zoa Munger Ida Cary Lilian Clark Leone Sutherland Etta Loyka Mrs Bertha Groves Hazel Hicks Mrs Merle Harris Claudine Thomas Helen Randa Leonore Rennekamp Winnifred Powell Hope Kurtz Edith Lowe Maude Krebs Este Heath and Marjorie Walters.

Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women's Clubs Des Moines Edna Wilson Lena Nelson Imogen Emery Zoa Munger Ida Cary Lilian Clark Leone Sutherland Etta Loyka Bertha Groves Hazel Hicks Merle Harris Claudine Thomas Helen Randa Leonore Rennekamp Winnifred Powell Hope Kurtz Edith Lowe Maude Krebs Este Heath Marjorie Walters

Home Garden Club Tour Scheduled for Wednesday

The annual garden tour by the Home Garden club will take place Wednesday. Members meet at 10 am at Mrs A L Killian's home 509 Vernon drive SE and a surprise luncheon will follow.

The Home Garden Club A. L. Killian Vernon Drive

Tea Thursday In Brocksmit Garden

The fourth division of Westminster Presbyterian Church invites friends to a silver tea in the garden of Mr and Mrs W F Brocksmut 1929 Second Avenue SE Thursday 3 to 6 pm. Lilacs and spring flowers bloom as hostesses and assistants greet guests and serve refreshments.

Womans Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church W. F. Brocksmut Second Avenue SE Brocksmuts George Yuill Guy Hahn A. A. Jeffrey Wil Brocksmit Renwick McCullough T. C. Baker Ben H. Peterson Frank Young W. L. Jackson J . van Orsdol W . Enright Wayne G Basler

Fifteenth Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Petrus

A group of friends gathered at 1800 K Street SW to celebrate Mr and Mrs Petrus fifteenth wedding anniversary. The evening featured cards and dancing with a mock wedding, and gifts were presented to the couple. Prizes were awarded to Charles Chadima and others. traveling prizes to Roy Henning son and Mrs Albert Sova.

Joseph Petrus K Street Mrs Petrus Frank Petrus Mary Janu Albert Sova Roy Henningson Petrus Charles Chadima Ed Pestel Herman Stolte Bill Kulhavy Emil Christie Frank Christie Frank Janu Wes Suchomel Charles Petrus Rose Petrus

Pattern 2319 dress pattern for cooling May fashion

May fashion notice promotes pattern 2319 a loose cape sleeve design with darts at bust and waist for a cool flattering fit. Sizes 16 18 20 24 26 44 42 44 46 with fabric details and illustrated instructions. Orders to Cedar Rapids Charette Pattern Department 24 West 17th St New York NY.

Wien Sagen Anne Adains Anne Adaine Cedar Rapids

Wencil Andrle Musicale Draws Attentive Crowd

One hundred fifty persons attended the Monday evening musicale at the First Christian church by tenor Wencil Andrle with pianist Mrs. Lucy Bushnell Ambroz. Guests greeted at the door included Mrs. Walter Fry Miss Charlotte Klima and Lynn Fix. Lilacs and apple blossoms decorated the church and critics praised Andrle’s smooth enunciation and beautiful tone while Ambroz received praise for brilliant technique and artistic understanding.

First Christian Church Wencil Andrle Lucy Bushnell Ambroz Andrle

A G D Mothers Honor Miss Riser

Twenty members of the Alpha Gamma Delta mothers club held a luncheon at the Commonwealth tea room in Cedar Rapids. The event honored Miss Julia Riser of Birmingham Alabama, national inspector of the sorority, during her four day visit, with spring flowers decorating the table and Mrs G B Burgett presiding.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club Commonwealth Tea Room Julia Riser Birmingham Ala Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Cedar Rapids G. B. Burgert

Hall Stearns Invitation for Cedar Rapids Wedding

Dr and Mrs H W Hall of Cedar Rapids issue invitations for daughter Evelyn Hall to John Miller Stearns of Cedar Rapids. Ceremony set for June 5 at 4 PM at St Johns Episcopal Church with an informal tea at the bride's home. Both couples are Coe college students.

H. W. Hall Cedar Rapids Miss Evelyn Hall John Miller Stearns St. John’s Episcopal Church Miss Hall Mr. Stearns Coe College

Reporters' Club Meeting Preview in Des Moines

The final meeting of the year features a summary of CCC work and the National Institute of Government from the May 6 7 session in Des Moines. A luncheon is set for Wednesday at noon at Roosevelt hotel with speakers Mrs J J Dougherty Mrs Paul Huston Mrs W E Lamey and Mrs Elmer Hollingsworth. Reservations contact Mrs Walter Hutchinson or Mrs Elmer Hollingsworth.

CCC National Institute of Government Des Moines Reporters’ Club Roosevelt Hotel J. J. Dougherty Paul Huston W. E. Lamey Cedar Rapids Elmer Hollingsworth Marion Democratic Walter Hutchinson

Honor Two Birthdays dinner in Lisbon

Howard Blessing of Lisbon and his son Robert were honored Sunday on their birthdays at a Lisbon dinner with many relatives from Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon and Lis bon attending.

Howard Blessing Lisbon Robert Paul Orval M. Kohl Phyllis Cedar Rapids Leoral Evans Walter Kohl Mount Vernon James S. Kohl Lee D. Evans Emery Kohl Maxine Mary Jean Gaylord Laverne Norman Ray Kamberling Billie

Dinner honors Waterloo couple on recent marriage

Mr. and Mrs. William Kubik hosted a Sunday dinner at 819 Nineteenth street SE to honor Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fikers of Waterloo who had recently wed. Guests enjoyed cards, and a gift was given to the honored couple. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Fikers, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fikers, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter T. Baylor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krejci, Mr. and Mrs. William Kretensky and their daughter Betty Ann, Miss Agnes Kubik and

William Kubik Nineteenth Street Henry Fikers Waterloo Fikers Charles Fikers Hunter T. Baylor Charles Krejci William Kretensky Betty Ann Agnes Kubik

Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Elects Officers

Mrs Frank Benesh was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary at a picnic supper meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs C V Lehmann 2030 Fifth avenue SE. New officers include Mrs V C Pitlik vice president Mrs Richard Greenawalt recording secretary Mrs J H Kelly corresponding secretary and Mrs W F Naibert treasurer. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Greenawalt Mrs Harry Watson Mrs C B Whelpley and Mrs Benesh.

Frank Benesh Cedar Rapids

Beacom Receives L L B Degree At San Francisco School

Robert Beacom son of Mrs Harriett Beacom 1563 Bever Avenue SE recently earned an L L B from the San Francisco law school in San Francisco He has worked as an underwriter for E J Mitchell Company insurance brokers in San Francisco for the past six years

Robert Beacom Harriett Beacom Bever Avenue San Francisco Law School San Francisco Beacom E. J. Mitchell Company

Birthday dinner honors Mrs Johnson with 17 guests

Mrs. Johnson celebrated at her home on Thirty-first street at Southland avenue SW Sunday evening. Covers were laid for seventeen guests at the dinner. Prizes at 500 were won by Mrs. C. W. Gitt and Miss Louise Sage.

Gus Johnson Southland Avenue C. W. Gitt Louise Sage

N H N Circle Hostess Plans Thursday Meeting

Mrs A W Peterson will host the N H N circle of the Kings Daughters at 2001 Grande avenue SE on Thursday. A luncheon will be served at 1 am. Members should come prepared to sew.

A. W. Peterson N. H. N. Circle of the King's Daughters Grande Avenue

Taylor P. T. A. Holds Special Meeting with Pinings and Chorus

A special Taylor school P. T. A. meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The past president and first vice president will receive pins. The intermediate grades chorus will perform The Elms and refreshments will be served.

Taylor School Association Elms

Fashionable fitted bags for every moment of the day

A guide to fitted bags in tweed silk and leather for day and evening use. Includes compact mirrors lipstick cases and cigarette compartments. Beach bags are waterproof and sunproof with colorful plaids and stripes.

Trinity Sunday School Students Honor Social at Church

In honor of persons with perfect attendance at Trinity Methodist church during the Easter campaign a social will be held Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the church. All Sunday school members are invited. Special awards will be given to the honored guests and a program will be presented. A devotional service will precede the social.

Trinity Methodist Church

Service Circle May Breakfast Held at Heinrich Home

The annual May breakfast of the Service Circle of the King’s Daughters will be held Thursday at the home of Misses Harriett and Clara Heinrich, 1530 Fourth Avenue SE. Mrs. C. D. Fullerton and Mrs. P. E. Frink will assist. A regular business meeting will follow.

King’s Daughters Harriett Clara Heinrich Fourth Avenue SE C. D. Fullerton P. E. Frink

Two Congressmen Near Fist Fight At TVA Hearing

In a Tennessee Valley Authority hearing, Rep. Andrew J. May of Kentucky and Rep. Maury Maverick of Texas clashed publicly while TVA director Dr. Arthur E. Morgan testified. May challenged Maverick and invited them to settle the dispute outside amid a tense exchange.

Washington Ins House Military Affairs Committee Tennessee Valley Authority Arthur E. Morgan TVA Andrew J. May Kentucky Maury Maverick Texas

Dr. Ewen M. MacEwen Named Dean of Iowa College of Medicine

The University of Iowa appoints Dr. Ewen M. MacEwen as dean of the college of medicine replacing Henry F. Houghton who left in 1932. MacEwen currently leads the anatomy department and will take over the dean duties.

E. M. MacEwen Iowa U. College of Medicine Iowa City Ewen M. MacEwen University of Iowa College of Medicine John T. McClintock Medical College MacEwen Henry F. Houghton University of Chicago University of Iowa

Dow Heads Cedar Rapids Dental Society

Dr. L. C. Dow of Marion was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Dental Society at the annual meeting after a Montrose hotel dinner. Dr. J. C. Stanton became president elect and Dr. W. F. Hruska was chosen vice president.

L. C. Dow Marion Cedar Rapids Dental Society Montrose Hotel J. C. Stanton W. F. Hruska Ernest W. Anderson E. L. Moravee Board of Censors J. H. Calder C. V. Lehman L. W. Butterfield John H. Kelly C. N. Booth

Marion Farmer Named Vice Chief of Holiday Assoc

Iowa Farmers Holiday association in Des Moines demanded immediate repeal of the AAA and removal of authority from Administrator Chester Davis and Undersecretary Rexford Tugwell at their state convention. W. D. Keaney of Panama was elected president, Milo Reno-led group also naming William J. Rupperle as vice president. first officer turnover in four years. Resolutions urged abolition of the AAA for its alleged regimentation and a system of planned poverty.

Des Moines AAA Chester Davis Rexford G. Tugwell Iowa Farmers Holiday Association W. D. Keaney Panama Shelby County Milo Reno William J. Rupperle Marion Linn County Keane John Chalmers Boone County

Dairy Dale Graduates Celebrate With School Party

The Dairy Dale No. 1 school sixth and seventh graders hosted an afternoon party for the eighth grade class, inviting mothers and teachers. Frances Prescott of McKinley school spoke on future work, and graduates read their class prophecy history and will. refreshments followed before Dairy Dale’s homecoming program the next evening.

Dairy Dale No. 1 Frances Prescott McKinley School McKinley Marion Carlson Louise Sundberg Vera Mae Lippert Madge Young Beulah Health Bruce Rigby Ray Ingels Jack Clarke Billie Gough Dairy Dale School Darline Fritz Jeralene Soekensen Betty MacNavratil Sone Mary Ann Frejtnar Reading Bob O-Link Bessie Arlene Heath Beulah Heath Vera Mane Lippert Louise Sundbera Hansel Gretel I.E. Linkletter Alers Uitie

Grinnell Names New Girls Athletic Association Leaders

Constance Sarris was named president of the Grinnell high school Girls' athletic association on Friday evening. Lela Reavis is vice president, Ethel Mae Pearce secretary-treasurer, and Betty Hatcher point recorder. Alma Godfrey retires as president.

Grinnell Constance Sarris Girls’ Athletic Association Grinnell High School Lela Reavis Ethel Mae Pearce Betty Hatcher Point Recorder Alma Godfrey

Illinois Farmers Back Wallace Plea At Peoria Armory

Sixteen thousand farmers from ninety five Illinois counties approved the agricultural adjustment act after hearing Secretary Henry A. Wallace at the Peoria armory. The packed crowd, urged by Earl C. Smith, heard Wallace insist on cooperation among agriculture labor and industry to ensure ample food and fair prices while avoiding cuts that hurt mortgage payments and city buyers. A resolution endorsing the AAA passed by a thunderous vote.

Peoria Ill INS Illinois Henry A. Wallace Peoria Armory Central West Earl C. Smith Ilinois AAA Wallace Armory

Wapello Bank Collapse Delays Burlington Trial

Joiner Davison charged with receiving a deposit at the insolvent Commercial bank of Wapello. He suffered a nervous breakdown and cannot stand trial now. Burlington judges plan to have two doctors examine him and report back for a possible later proceeding.

Burlington Joiner Davison Commercial Bank of Wapello T. G. Garfield Ames Weaver Louisa County Roy McCullough Old Commercial State Bank Garfield Supreme Court

U B Birthday Tea at United Brethren Church

Women of the United Brethren church host a birthday tea at the church on Wednesday from 2 30 to 4 pm. A program will be presented. All friends of the church are invited.

The United Brethren Church

Two Women Leave for California on Six-Week Trip

Miss Helen Waddington of 111 Fifteenth street NW and Miss Carmen Smith of 509 Fourteenth street SE departed Monday evening for San Francisco and Los Angeles. They plan to spend the next six weeks there.

Helen Waddington Fifteenth Street Carmen Smith Fourteenth Street San Francisco Los Angeles

Rival Fleets Near Decisive Battle

Honolulu Hawaii United States battle fleet divisions pressed toward a decisive engagement in mock warfare near Midway Island. About one third of the fleet advanced toward the climax of fleet problem 16 as seven Army bombers from Lakefield flew over Honolulu in apparent preparation for an air raid following the sea battle.

Honolulu T. H United States Midway Island Lake Field

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