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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1934

Page

4

Alverda Snyder Engaged In Teas And Townsends

An announcement tea at Mrs. Maurice Sealy’s home reveals the coming marriage of Miss Alverda W Snyder to Homer Lange Townsend. Attendees included out of town guests from Williamshore and Springville. Miss Snyder teaches music in Cedar Rapids, while Townsend teaches mathematics at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs.

Alverda W Snyder Homer Lange Townsend Maurice Sealy Park Court SE Miss Snyder Sealy George L. Gallaher O G Jones Samuel JD Emma Emma Bhthe of Wilhhamshore and Mrs Clyde Hoorneman Springville Snyder John Robert Snyder Grand River Cedar Rapids Townsend John Townsend Dysart Thomas Jefferson High School Couney Bluffs

Will Be Presented In Junior Recital

Prof Max Dachler and Coeol- Tenge music department present Miss Josephine Althouse for her junior recital at 8 15 pm in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Maurice Estes accompanies on violin. Program includes Beethoven Andante Expressive and Debussy. Miss Althouse, daughter of George F Althouse, is in the Coeels quartet and Alpha Xi Delta. Estes is son of Sam Estes, a Grant high senior. MacDose Mrs Nelson Vance Russell hosted Chi Omega senior members at dinner with spring flowers. Roswell H Pickford and wife motored to Milwaukee today.

Max Dachler Coecol- Tenge Music Department Josephine Althouse Sinclair Althouse Maurice Estes Viohmiot Joseph Kitchin Brack Sam Estes Third Avenue Grant High School Nelson Vance Russell Blake Boulevard Chi Omega Sorority Helene Meier Edith Benson Pauline Ogden Polly Price Katherine Kebber Elizabeth Saan Margaret Gan Mesdames Gar Gillies and Wartens Aran

May Queen Crowned At Coe Campus Fete

Coe College hosts an evening campus fete on the green before the chapel at 6:30 pm with the crowning of the May queen. Eighteen dances feature many solo performers led by Ruth Marion and Catherine Cooper, under the direction of Prof Ethel Ryan and Miss Ruth Zika.

Coe Campus Coe Physical Education Department For Friends of Coe College Ruth Marion Catherine Cooper Lucile Holsinger Mildred Nemmers Bernus Pirks Ruth Webster Wilma Bolsinger Nyline Brown Marion Busby Dorothy Christenson Barbara Claussen Dorothy Faris Mary Gage Mari Ann Huebsch Mabeth Jeffries Betty Kitterman Mana Machovsky Maurine Munger Audry Noble Irene Oltman Bette Reitz Katharine VanMeter Virgina Weld Cormne Campbell Marjory Capron Margaret Clark Bernice Curran Alice Gill Beulah Gladstone Blanch Lichtenstein Marjory Lyle Lillian Navratil Vernita Schoeppe Caroline VanMeter Frieda Whicher Alice Burton Florence Jayne Isabel DeMers Emma Jane Stangl Rowena Stevens Virginia Drake Marion Benson Beth Courtney Cleo DuBois Sarieng Laymon Helen Munns Alberta Paton Evelyn Robbie Karen Rugaard Ellen Safranck Nancy Shields Virginia Wallace Betty Carruthers Cecily Cocker Dorothea Dunker Frances Eby Georgiana Hach Helen Kelly Janetta Merritt Catherine Montillon Phoebe Jane Nemecek Ethel] Ryan Ruth Zika

Senators Attack Silver Standard Plan

Franklin D Roosevelt argues for expanding silver use in U S monetary stocks to back one fourth silver and three fourths gold, urging world cooperation, authority to buy silver, imports controls, and a minimum 50 percent profit tax. He frames silver as essential to a broader monetary base and stable purchasing power.

Congress United States Ecure International Braun Franklin Ff Roosevelt

Shirtwaist dresses fit into day long plans

In New York fashion notes, shirtwaist dresses cover all day wear from cotton net to organdie, with sports styles for most figures. One piece or two piece options exist, with jackets, varied necklines, and practical details for active use. Fabrics range from cottons and linens to silks and synthetics, featuring pleats, pockets, and comfortable sleeves.

New York Seersucker Amos Parrish

Palo luncheon honors Mr and Mrs Theron Smith

Mitco and Mrs P J McAlster of Palo host a Sunday luncheon in Cre Car Rapas to honor Mr and Mrs Theron Smith of 715 C avenue NW who recently announced their marriage. Attendees include Mr and Mrs R F Smith, Vernon, Kenneth Anderson and family, and many neighbors and relatives from Palo and nearby towns.

Mitco P J McAlster Palo Theron Smith C Avenue NW Smith Latribe McAllister R F Smith Vernon Kenneth Anderson John MecAvuster Richard Cspra Apa Mis Walton Keller Howard Werth Mroopnd Mis Jobo Serensan Joba Lara

Dr John H Kelly Elected Local Dental Society President

Dr John H Kelly was chosen as president of the local dental society. The ceremony at the hotel Roossen saw officers sworn in and awards given, including a membership honor to TJ Wordy Patchot. The event highlighted planned initiatives and thanked past officers while noting future meetings.

John H. Kelly Local Dental Society Jedney TJ WoTy Patchot Peron

Marriage Licenses for Charles Rench and Carmen Koilbein

Charles Rench and Carmen Pauline Koilbein of Lisbon obtained marriage licenses. The couple registered their intent in the local courthouse, with officiants slated to perform the ceremony pending final approval.

Charles Rcnch Carmen Pauline Koilbein Lisbon

New Higher Gas Prices Established In Cedar Rapids

Gasoline prices at Cedar Rapids filling stations rose to high test 20.6 cents, regular 18.6 cents, and competitive 17.1 cents, after Monday announcements by major distributors. Low price leaders held steady at 14.9, 14, and 12.5 cents, respectively, on Monday. changes were made by several firms Monday and others today. Ada Hale Jones announces her marriage to William Easter of Onslow on April 7 in Dubuque, with Mrs Velma Switzer and Mrs Ruth Jones attending. Ada is the former Olin high graduate of 1933 and William is Onslow high 1934 graduate. They will live with Ada’s parents for a time.

Cedar Rapids Une West Liberty Sarah Fenstermaker Sarah Vore Wells Mount Galead Ohio Burlington Mount Pleasant Ben Fenstermaker Raymond Fenstermaker The Christian Church Women's Relief Corps Order of Eastern Star Floriculture Society Harry Ephram Sidney Fenstermaker Indianapolis Charles Red Wing Minn F. W. Sutton Reinbeck N. E. Walters Alvin South Dakota Will Tracer Walters B.C. R and N Estherville Congregational Church

These Hleroes And Heroines Deserve Aid In Health Fight

A plea for Camp Good Health funds to aid undernourished and ill children in Cedar Rapids. The article honors silent heroes, describing how lack of nutrition hampers school progress and health. Donations to Camp Good Health fund provide nourishment, rest, and supervision to help 200 boys and girls reach equal chances in fall school.

Eric Camp Good Health Fund Cedar Rapids Gazette Camp Good Health

Former Cedar Rapids Mayor Praises New Deal at Luncheon

John M. Redmond, former mayor, urged broad support for New Deal measures at the Canopus club luncheon at the Hotel Roosevelt. He praised Roosevelt and Tugwell, urged keeping political freedom from becoming economic slavery, and stressed putting idle men back to work while noting Hoover shared responsibility for the era’s conditions.

John M. Redmond Cedar Rapids Canopus Club Hotel Roosevelt Franklin D Roosevelt Rexford G. Tugwell Henry Wallace Redmond Mr. Redmond Herbert Hoover

Pneumonia Views From a Doctor on Breathing and Exposure

The author argues pneumonia causes are shifting away from cold and exposure toward infection, discussing atelectasis, carbon dioxide inhalation, and belly breathing as preventive ideas. He critiques traditional views, notes uncertainty in medical consensus, and emphasizes personal opinions on respiratory health and stamina.

Questions and Answers on Starch Feeding and Scars

Questions about a baby eating laundry starch plus advice on starch intake for children and a note on removing facial moles. Also mentions home remedies for blackheads and pimples with a public reader letter style from 1934.

Booze the liquor name and a bride and town notes

Historical notes trace the origin of booz from E G Booz’s glycerine whisky to a cabin bottle owned by Alden Scott Boyer now in a velvet box. The column mentions a Kinross wedding officiated by Rev Manning and lists Rowley and Colesburg school notes, West Liberty obit, Reinbeck death, and local civic ties.

Alden Scott Boyer Chicago Cresco Iowa Society Paris Philadelphia Booz Boyer Hotel Roosevelt Youngstown

Iowa News in Brief Onslow Hills Tipton Dysart Shellsburg Parnell items

Onslow completes teacher staff with Col lister as superintendent and McDaniel as principal plus other grades and music. Hills crash injures Mrs Schrader near Riverside. Tipton PTA holds meeting with style show and reports from nationals. Dysart fatal auto crash involving Walter Grundy, Oklahoma family ties noted. Shellsburg hosts Cheney Cheaters comedy and local acts. Parnell marriage of Madeline Griffin and Maurice O Rourke solemnized at Saint Josephs Church.

E. J. Kelley George Fraseur Tipton School Olivette Pehrson William Naber Frank Norris Des Moines Ruth Balluff Velma Masden Dysart Walter Grundy Fred Lee Kansas City Norma Miller Arden Roll Irene Schmitz Eldred Hansen Edna Zeaser Lyle Ford Wayzetta Miller Harold Kramer Julia Possehl Marion Harris Francis Bruce Eileen Possehl Vernon Willard Gray Jetta Faye Grubbs Ralph

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