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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
6
Mrs. Ray Jeffrey is hosted as a guest in Cincinnati with attention at 222 Crescent active. Lumen Willsom and others attend the gathering as part of the social event noting local participation and community respect.
The Legion Auxiliary delegates attend the district session. Mrs. Mferm Fisher reported the relief committee gave shoes to one child and clothing to three. Membership was 162. A rummage sale is planned Friday on Third Street NE. Seven former service men and four auxiliary members reside in Oakdale. A December meeting picnic is planned. door prize won by Mrs. L V. Koch.
David Elderkin of Cedar Rapids is a committee member for the J Blanket Hop a formal dance by the A F I honorary senior men at the University of Iowa Friday night. The event features Tsweet Hogan and his Chicago orchestra and ties to Dad’s Day celebrations chaired by John Grim of Iowa City.
Members of Blue Earth Area Chapter No 1754 plan a reception for Robert Grapengeter at the Mesne Grenergster lodge. Attendees include Adah Taempson Edna Duncan Clara Leal Paul and Clara etc with several couples and many Star members listed.
Mr and Mrs John S Grimm hosted a dinner at 852 Fourth Avenue SE in honor of Mr and Mrs Robert White. Robt White is newly appointed director of the Little Gallery with out of town guests Prof and Mrs C L Updegraft of Iowa City attending the event.
Mr and Mrs Hurshel Myers hosted a Saturday bridge gathering at 714 Second Avenue SW. Three tables competed with prizes to Mrs Lyman Marshall Darrell Sawyer and Glenn Bateman. guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson Mr and Mrs Wayne Bracher Mr and Mrs Lyman Karshell Mr and Mrs Glenn Bateman and Mr and Mrs Darrel Sayer.
The Graduate Nurses club will meet Saturday at 1 20 pm at the Hotel Roosevelt. Hostesses include Mrs Lehm Rose Crannyvard and Mrs Batterfield. Resematrons may be made at 2 6434 or 2 2232.
The 1229 First asense E. entertained at trdge Mondsy eering at Hotel Mortraze Hign score .25 Gabri atherine Andersen ihers pres ent were Dorothy Hrdiesa Jene Gwittelow Sirs J. Edward Fil son Lucile Liclamare and Vrgema Senex observed by a small group including guests and attendees.
A historical quilt show feature describes Quilts Andees displayed at an exhibition in a southeast Florida venue. The report mentions decorative patterns, silver accents, and event hostesses including Mildred MacDene and others, with attendees admiring designs and craft detail.
Mir end Mirs visitors Lester Burmeister of Cracero stay with the Burmeister family at 1732 Second Avenue SE, with Mrs J Barner also present during the visit.
J K Montgomery of West Union arrived Tuesday to spend the winter with his son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs W A Montgomery at 120 Seventeenth street SE.
Wildred Mukulecky was surprised at a birthday party hosted by friends. Guests included Mildred Pazdernik Eunice Buol Dorothy Svec Ilene Frasinger Genevieve Mower Bernice Basker Helen Johnson Rose Kosina Doris Robins Jean Erbe Florine Fields Marian Egan Dorothy Lockridge Evelin Keister Jeanne Morgan and Ruth Subotnik. Prizes for high scores in bridge and 500 went to Evelin Keister and Ruth Subotnik with consolation prizes to Jeanne Morgan and Mildred Pazdernik.
Mr and Mrs E S McManes of Westland Acres recently marked their twenty second wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pratt with Lois and Howard, Mr and Mrs Charles Hrdlicka with Richard, Mr and Mrs HE Grime with Davis and Marguerite, Mr and Mrs Frank Churchill, Mr and Mrs F W Pratt with Donald Ruth and Helen, Mr and Mrs Harold Hrdlicka with Jack and Jean, Mr and Mrs E F Novotny with Helen and Bud McManes.
The Gazette reports the Irene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters will meet November 7 at Mrs W H Tenney's home 1732 Blake boulevard SE. The gathering will be held November 14 at the Tenney residence.
The recently formed Girl Scout unit met on December 21 at Miss Nason Plummer’s home. Seven new members attended with promises of the emblem and the laws. Present were Dorothy, Be, Mosre, Werle, and Helwet, among others.
Omitted names in a local gazette segment describe a case involving two individuals and a city or town official matter. The readable text references a Merger Gazette style note with unidentified parties and a date in the 7278 range related to an order or oversight.
The party traveled on a Tetum river voyage with Dr A W Guser joining. EL Pfeifer and Dr W J returned today from a two IP excursion in the rivers of the south, with the rest of the group having come back earlier in the week.
Mrs F C Meyers spoke on Words We Use pronounce and Ltrs G B Beech reviewed Merchants of Death by Engelbrecht and Hanighen at the Tuesday Study club meeting held at 1715 Washington avenue SE, the home of Mrs R R Williamson.
The Fillmore school study group will meet with Mrs. Thomas Hardiman at 1031 G avenue NW on Thursday at 2 15 p m.
P M Ramsdell of Portland Oregon, a former Cedar Rapids resident, is visiting with his sisters Cora and Elizabeth Ramsdell at 1409 Fourth Avenue SE during the current trip.
Elizabeth Bender of the Community House will speak immediately after the Federation dinner at the YWCA Thursday. All dinner reservations must be made by Thursday noon. Roller skating will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m.
Miss Etta Henson of 1432 Eighth Avenue SE returned from Chicago where she attended the Chicago Dancing Masters association monthly meeting. She studied the Continental dance as presented by the association.
Mr and Mrs Bert Lockwood of Palo entertained friends and relatives for their twentieth wedding anniversary. Guest list included Ced ar Rapids visitors and local families. The couple received many china gifts as keepsakes.
The article notes Ruth Barber being honored at a private gathering hosted by Jane Weiter and others at 1022 Seerth Street NE. The event included guests Whitt and SLDyer among attendees, with a dinner service and display of items, while Bud Hersen and Den Melermmes are listed among present names.
Moodie takes a growing lead over Mrs Langer in a local race noted in Wednesday returns. The tally shows 33 precincts reporting with 57,933 total votes, while Longer reports 32 638. County court results remain unsettled with ongoing tallies.
Fashion notes indicate matelasses and cloques rise in popularity for winter wear. Sikes show waxen textures and distinctive sheen with improved durability, reducing earlier issues with curling edges. The piece notes familiar brands reappearing alongside new versions, now smoother and longer lasting.
A fashion survey describes rough textured fabrics including crepes with nubs and speckled surfaces, matelasses with blister like marks, and striped patterns. It notes jacquard motifs in self color on flat crepe and crinkled silks, pictured in sketches, and mentions travel wear and future medieval looks.
In eastern Iowa results the state ticket totals include Herring 5313 and Kra shel 5017 with several other candidates polling in the four to six thousand range. Fourth district representative Biermann leads with 5310 while state representative Hauth 4697 and Scott 5203. County offices show party splits across auditor treasurer clerk sheriff recorder and attorney races with voters backing both sides.
In Heokux county voters defeat Democrat JT A Beasley for sheriff by 2 419 to 372. State ticket shows Herping leading Turmer and Paterso winning, with other Democrats favored. Congress and senate races list several party results and shifts, while local officials like treasurer clerk and sheriff appear with varying totals amid a contested election night.
Early returns show county results with B Gemecratee leading county offices and Goetsch trailing Burgess by 1 499 votes. State ticket figures show Meren ahead by margins and Bremmenn vs Benxrans contest.
Vote tallies show Herring with 4708, Turner 3318, Kraschel 4412, Patterson 3486 in the count. Candidates’ standings reflect the latest results from the tally.
Democrats and Republicans split about evenly in state and county tickets in Waukon. Frances Jacobson Republican elected county supervisor with 3 887 votes over Democrat James White 3 801. State totals list Herring Turner Kraschel Patterson Miller Greenwalt Storms Hanson Wegman Williams O Connor Naglestad. Congressional and state representative tallies given along with county officers Palmer Larson Kennet Fossum Baxter King Sullivan Hoag Drew Shafer Bresnahan Huecker Rooster Quanrud.
Wapello reports Clyde Berring leading Don Turner for governor with 2 206 to 2 026 in Louisa County. County results list winners for auditor treasurer clerk sheriff recorder and other offices with party lines and mixed margins across the board.
The Tama county vote shows Democrats winning most county offices and several district seats while Republicans gain key posts elsewhere. Herring led for congress in the Third district with 5649 to Turner's 3293 and Grunewald edged Lee for state senate by 4727 to 4343. Wieben narrowly defeated Dee for state representative 4240 to 4245. County races gave Democrats margins in auditor and treasurer while clerk and sheriff were split.
The results show Cas Serra 4 603 and Lambert 4 785 for a two year term. Lorenz 5 946 vs Harlan 3 464 for a three year term. Zeorme 5 019 vs Dodd 4 584 for a four year term.
Special to The Gazette Jones County Democrats won major tickets Tuesday in county offices including auditor clerk sheriff and recorder with narrow margins in some races. In congressional and state contests Democrats also prevailed with large margins across precincts as 26 of 28 precincts reporting.
The Cedar County results show all county offices returning incumbents. Democratic gains occurred in several state and district races with Herring 3707 votes and Turner 2374 for the state ticket. County officials listed include Auditor Oaken 3339 and Treasurer Rutenbeck 2442 for Democrats, with Republican challengers making notable showings.
In Manchester the Delaware County election produced a large turnout of about 7,000. Herring won the county race for judge with 3899 to 3071 for Turner. Statewide figures show Williams ahead of Wegman for treasurer and Biermann over Benson for congress. County results list party winners for auditor treasurer clerk sheriff recorder attorney and coroner along with 1936 supervisor results.
Police Chief Ray Tapper explained that motorists must stop at school crossings only when stop signs are in the street. He noted yellow lines mark crossings when signs are used and that officers will arrest drivers who ignore stops. four violators appeared in court Wednesday and were fined.
Medical authorities and insurers investigated oboe playing and found no evidence it harms health. On the contrary, playing the instrument likely offers health benefits.
A new program of midweek services begins this evening at Trinity Methodist church with fellowship meetings and guest speakers. A 6:30 picnic supper precedes the prayer service. coffee and accessories supplied by the church. A women’s committee handles arrangements as Rev. H. A. Crumb from St. James 3 Methodist delivers tonight’s devotional on The Wonderful Christ. The seven week series will feature a Methodist leader as devotional leader each evening.
The Immaculate Conception church Young People’s club hosts a hard times frolic in the school parlors on Thursday evening. All parish youth and young couples are invited. Event begins at 9 p.m with dancing in the gymnasium and prizes for the worst dressed.
Before the Civil War scattered free Black individuals owned enslaved people to free relatives or family members. The practice made some Black slave owners technically slave owners, highlighting complex social dynamics of freedom and bondage.
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