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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1932

Page

6

Luncheon of First Presbyterian Chapel Society Draws Near 100

Nearly 100 women attended the semi annual luncheon of the Chapel society of the First Presbyterian church held Tuesday in the chapel. Five guilds Laura Walker Mary A Ely Anna Burkhalter Alice King and Amy Sinclair were represented. Mrs T R Warriner presided and led reports and plans to aid Sinclair Memorial church this winter. She spoke on a fundraising project by the guilds. Miss Grace Sargent was secretary. Dr Robert Little gave a talk on planned Chapel society work.

First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Laura Walker Mary A. Ely Anna Burkhalter Alice King Amy Sinclair T R. Warriner Sinclair Memorial Warriner Grace Sargent Robert Little Chapel Society

Despedida Dinner For Ball Farewell At Russell Home

Major and Mrs Carl A Russell host a despedida dinner at 1803 Ridgewood Terrace SE on Wednesday evening to bid farewell to Lt and Mrs Staten E Ball bound for the Panama Canal Zone. Guests include Lt and Mrs Rall Mr and Mrs Harry McGage Dr and Mrs Thomas Suchomcel.

Carl A Russell Ridgewood Terrace Staten E. Ball Panama Canal Zone Lieutenant Rall Coe College Rall Harry Mc Gage Thomas Suchomcel

Northwestern Navy Ball Queen Candidates Named

Miss Rosemary Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter K Roth of 349 Park Terrace SE is among twelve Northwestern University co eds named candidates to be Queen at the Navy ball to be held November 18 at the Medinah Athletic Club.

Rosemary Roth Walter K Roth Park Terrace SE Northwestern University Northwestern Navy Medinah, Athletic Club

Dr Droz and Ruth Anderson to wed in Washington Iowa

The marriage of Miss Ruth Anderson and Dr Keith Droz will be solemnized Wednesday evening in Washington Iowa at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson. Dr Droz formerly of Cedar Rapids is a University of Iowa graduate and has practiced in Cedar Rapids and Washington.

Ruth Anderson Keith Droz Cedar Rapids Washington Robert Patterson Droz University of Iowa

Local Fraternal and Auxiliary Meetings This Week

The Mary A Lane Circle meets Friday at 1 30 p m with Mrs James S Frear 2052 Eastern Blvd SE The Amiliars host a masquerade by the Ladies Auxiliary to the SA to be held at Mrs W Rocarek 1401 Hamilton St SW Thursday at 8 p m Members should dress in costume and bring sandwiches and coffee The RNA Booster Club meets Thursday evening at Mrs Charles Bowman 816 Ellis Blvd NW with Mrs Euphemia Schultz assisting and Mrs Percy Woolwin and Mrs Lottie Gaskill leading entertainment.

Mary A. Lane Mary A Lane James S. Frear Eastern Boulevard A. M SA of A Charles Bowman Ellis Boulevard Euphemia Schultz Percy Woolwin Lottie Gaskill

Old Style Lyceum Presented At Central Park Church

An eighties style lyceum at Central Park church Friday 7 30 p m features Dr F G Murray as president and Mrs Harry E Ken as secretary with Ben Kensinger of Brooklyn performing Will Carlton music and a debate on pleasures of anticipation. Audience admission charged with a social hour after the program.

Ben Kensinger Brooklyn Lyceums Doris Thompson Lew Dunlap Glen Rodgers Georgia Linter Charles Roberts Harry Kesnger Ben Kensincer Bert Chase Dean Stookey Frank Baldwin Andy Pleune Glen Mobre

Junior Hadassah Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The Junior Hadassah unit schedules its regular meeting Thursday at 8 pm at the Chamber of Commerce. The event invites members and prospective participants to discuss activities and plans.

Junior Hadassah Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota visit for Hungerford family at University dorm

Mr and Mrs Taylor Carpenter and Mr and Mrs A F Hungerford with daughter Dorothy traveled from home to Minneapolis to visit William Hungerford a university of Minnesota freshman. They stayed with Mr and Mrs J W DeMaine who host William while attending the university.

Taylor Carpenter A F Hungerford Dorothy Minneapolis William Hungerford University of Minnesota J W DeMaine University

Four-five Club Hosts Christmas Party Plans At Local Homes

The Four-five club entertained at Mrs Euphemia Schultz's home on Thirteenth Street NW. They enjoyed games and stunts and planned a Christmas party at Mrs Edith Hollenbeck's home on Twelfth Street NW this December. Mrs Edna Boxwell helped serve refreshments.

Euphemia Schultz Thirteenth Street Edith Hollenbeck Twelfth Street Edna Boxwell

Mr and Mrs S C Irvin Return From Eastern Buying Trip

Mr and Mrs S C Irvin of 110 Sixteenth Street NE returned from a motor buying trip through the eastern states.

S C Irvin Sixteenth Street

King's Daughters Circle to Meet at Devitt Home

The IT H WN circle of King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Frances Devitt 839 Fourth Avenue SE.

King's Daughters Frances Devitt Fourth Avenue

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge meeting and events

Rebekah lodge No 221 will hold a regular session in Pythian hall on Thursday at 7 30 p m A homecoming and birthday party will be held and the charter will be draped Members are asked to bring a pound food donation for worthy families.

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No 221 Pythian Hall

T O B Club Meeting At Mrs Grunewalds Home

The T O B club met at 1032 Seventeenth Street NE Tuesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed refreshments and five hundred. prizes went to Mrs Harvey Miles Mrs Willham Albright and Mrs Melvin Dochterman. Next meeting planned at Mrs Dochtermans 1145 Sixteenth Avenue SW on Nov 9.

Leo Grunewald Seventeenth Street Harvey Miles Willham Albright Melvin Dochterman William Islepach Loraine Schrader Chris Lund Charlotte Vamachil Edwin Hardy Dochterman Sixteenth Avenue

Iowa Democrats Take Control Of State House In Big Win

With 96 of 108 House seats in, 68 are Democrats and 17 of 25 Senate seats appear Democratic. The GOP suffered major defeats including long-time Speaker Francis Johnson, while Ada Garner and Carolyn Pendray become early female state legislators.

Senate Des Moines Iowa House of Representatives Associated Press House Baird Council Bluffs Morris Moore Walnut Carolyn Pendray Jackson County State Co Ss. Browne Francis Johnson Dickinson County John T Hansen Davenport Wallace M Short Sioux City Pottawattamie County Harry M. Greene Avoca George F. Mayne Monroe County Henry S. Berry Ada Garner Shell Rock Fred B. Witt Butler County General Assembly Pendray

Iowa Senate and House Elected From Wide Districts

Unofficial returns show numerous state senate seats decided across districts in Iowa with candidates including Calhoun Davis Valen tine, Hopkins, McDermott, and Evans among others. House results list extensive district races with party designations and multiple incumbents and challengers across counties like Polk Dallas Scott Woodbury and Scott.

DES Moines iVan Buren Jefferson John N Calhoun iDavis-Appanocosel JE. Valentine de Lucas Wayne John H. Juddroth iMills Montgomery Homerush Rt Hogvemh Warren-Clarke W. S. Beard Sley Piourteenth iMahaskal E. Husted Ike Guthrie-Audubon GM Hopkins iMarshalls Chris Reese Boone-Stars Fred W Nelson Woodbury F Hartington Buchanan-Delaware ForMiler Ds Ceeene 'Claytonis M Ox, Geske Bremer-Butler L. H Meyer Fortieth Allamakee-Fayette W Mullaney Chickasaw Lloyd W Zipse di Clarke M R Stansell Clay Frank Evenly di Clayton Otto Fuellins Clinton Muilton Peace J H Thiessen Crawford William J Dreesen Decatur Walter Osborn Delaware Keokuk L Rice Kossuth H Bornstetter William Paisley D-Xi William R Sheridan Linn Elmer A. Johnson D R. MecCreery Louisa John J Jenkins Lucas G. J Gittinger Lyon Hanson Madison Qosceola O. J Ditto Paul L Millbhone Palo Alto P H Donlon Plymouth Gustave Alesch Pocahontas Marion Bruce Polk Paul H. Cunningham Brad Ptotinwattamiet John F. Brady William Thies Taylor Charles S. Hook van Buren C L. Beswick Wapollo Ernest H Fabritz Warren Victor Felton Washington John Speidel Wayne Ray Evans R Webster John H. Mitchell Winnebaro Winnebaro—H KH Hanson Tr-X). Winneshick—T F Schmitz James Burgess Frank J McCarthy de Wright Lee Aldrich

Leaper Hosts M C Club Picnic and Bridge

The M C club entertained Sunday evening with a picnic dinner at 3401 First Avenue E followed by bridge at three tables. High prizes went to Mrs Elmer Kudrle and Leon Dorlan, second prizes to Mrs Robert Leaper and Bert Teeters, traveling prize to Mrs Teeters, and consolation to Guy E Johnston. Other guests included Elmer Kudrle Dorlan Jack Smith Guy E Johnston Bert Teeders and Robert Leaper.

M. C . Club Robert Leaper First Avenue E Elmer Kudrle Leon Dorlan Bert Teeters

Susan Adams pattern for mature figures in fall wardrobe

The Anne Adams Pattern Catalogue fall edition features flattering designs for large figures with practical models for juniors and children. It promises step by step instructions and new sleeves, with pattern 2213 offered in sizes 3R to 44, priced at fifteen cents for the catalogue and twenty five cents for pattern together, sent to The Cedar Rays Gazette Pattern Department 243 Worth Street New York City.

Anne Adams Nous Cataarue Fiftern Cedar Rayods Gazette Worth Street York City

Cedar Rapids couples apply for marriage licenses

Harold E. Hepker and Leone M Hoffman, both of Cedar Rapids, applied for marriage licenses alongside O J Hanzik and Ann Wilkens of Cedar Rapids. Licenses applied for in Cedar Rapids.

O J Hanzik Ann Wilkens Cedar Rapids Harold E. Hepker Leone M Hoffman

Mountain Sheep and Goats Roam Sharp Rocky Slopes

UNCLE RAY'S CORNER describes high country wildlife including big horn sheep and mountain goats. These sure-footed beasts navigate steep ledges with bold leaps, largely avoiding humans due to protective laws and natural caution. The piece references rugged behavior and mentions observers and potential predators in a rugged alpine setting.

Rockies Man

Happy Wife Keeps Youth Brushes Away Gray Hair

An old time product pitch claims a bite of this famous treatment called Brown Stone will restore youth by masking gray or faded hair. It promises fast results and a natural look with a red or chestnut tone, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Only at druggists.

Hame Albeine

Sigma Beta Sigma Phi plans Thursday Hotel Montrose meeting

The Sigma chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 7 45 p.m. at the Hotel Montrose.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose

Vernon Heights Reading Club Luncheon at Mrs Harms Home

The Vernon Heights Reading Club will meet for a luncheon at 1 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs A E Harms 362 Garden Drive SE. Mrs T T Lynch will supervise the program.

Vernon Heights Club Vernon Heights A E. Harms Garden Drive T T Lynch

Y. W. Federation Dinner Meeting at YWCA

The Business and Industrial Girls Federation will meet for dinner at 6 pm Thursday at the YWCA. At 7 pm two interest groups, We Go To Vote and My Four Walls, will be held. Roller skating follows at 8 in the gymnasium.

Business and Industrial Girls! Federation YWCA

Iowa Democrats Lead For Congress In Early Returns

Returns from Iowa congressional districts show multiple races leaning to Democratic incumbents and nominees. Dowell leads in the Sixth with 47,659 to 33,306 for Cooter. Jacobsen heads the Second with 50,254 over Elliott. Wilford leads the Third, Bierman tops Haug en, and Swanson and Gillette run ahead in their respective districts.

Des Moines Iowa Cassius Dowell B. M Jacobsen Dowell S. Cooter Cooter Jacobsen Frank Elliott Jacobsen Tlsis Elliott A C Wilford Congress Tus T Jo B Robinson Vich Robinson Wiltfeld C Giltert Haugen Fred Bierman Bierman Haugens Buchanan Delaware Worth Counnies Ed Encher WE Kopp Liova Thurston Lloyd Els Orhan Wealth Charles E. Swanson Fred C Gilchrist WT Brannigan Guy M Gillette Ed Campbell Kopp Eicher Thurston Ellis Swanson Wearin Gilchrist Brannigan Campbell Gillette

Death notices and obituaries update from Cedar Rapids area

Obituaries report William Howard Scarff of Oklahoma City death after illness. Mrs Mayme J Usher Cedar Rapids resident dies after lingering illness. Virginia M Holloway of Columbus Ohio and Mayme J Usher linked to local families. Quaker service planned for Virginia. multiple survivors and funeral details listed.

Socialists clash with troops in Geneva fighting kills and injuries

In Geneva at the League of Nations site a Socialist protest erupted after denial of entry to a pacifist meeting. Swiss troops fired on the crowd wounding many as four were reported dead. Reinforcements from Lausanne were sent and the city imposed a rigid patrol.

Geneva League of Nations and Disarmament Conference Plain Palais Lausanne

Mrs Olga Powell Dies at Home After Ill Health

Mrs Olga Powell wife of Herbert Powell of 1808 I street SW died at her home at 11 30 a m on Wednesday after a period of illness She was born in Cedar Rapids February 23 1892 and lived here most of her life except for a few years in Omaha She leaves her husband and her mother Mrs Charles Prekasky of East Moline Illinois Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Mary Bat Bye William S&s Eye Meth Street Flushing Ohio Cedar Rapids Abel Walker West Chester Warren Holloway Virginia M. Holloway Columbus The Friends Society Whittier Turner Chapel Olga Powell Herbert Powell I Street Powell Omaha Charles Prekasky East Moline Ill

Mrs. Martin Dye 73 Dies After Short Illness

Cedar Rapids resident since 1892 dies at local hospital after a brief illness. Survived by husband Fred a son, Bert Fachler of Pocatello Idaho, and sister Mrs Van Doran of Des Moines. Funeral services will be held in the city.

Martin Dye Center Point Road Cedar Rapids Albert Lea Minn Dye Church of the Brethren Fred Bert Fachler Pocatello Ida van Doran Des Moines

Monahan Funeral Service Planned Friday at 2 30 P M

The Monahan Funeral home will conduct services Friday at 2 30 PM led by Dr G B Miller. Friends may call at the chapel prior to the service.

Monahan Funeral Home G. B. Miller

Charlton Rites Pending for Cedar Rapids Man

Thomas A. Charlton 77 of 1725 C avenue NW died at a local hospital at 5 15 a m Wednesday after a lingering illness He was born in Indianola Nov 30 1855 and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1912 He worked for Iowa Light and Power and married Emma Harbert in 1881 She and six children three of whom died survive two sons Everett Des Moines Orville Joplin Mo a daughter Mrs Marshall Harmon Cedar Rapids six grandchildren two sisters and a brother Also a Trinity Methodist member Funeral announced later.

Thomas A. Charlton C Avenue NW Indianola Cedar Rapids Iowa Light and Power Company Emma Harbert John James Sweeney Clyde Everett Des Moines Orville Joplin Marshall Harmon Charlton Trinity Methodist Church

Democrats Build Big Majorities In Congress As Results Roll In

In Washington AP reports Democrats gain in both Senate and House as late returns from large states pour in. Senate pickups reach 25 with leads in four more. Republicans hold four wins and lead in one. House gains push Democrats to 244 seats to 78 for Republicans with many votes still outstanding. Hawaii adds a Democratic delegate. Colorado latest state to back Democrats. Alva Adams elected for long Senate term. short term undecided. Waterloo: George Rowell, 73, a longtime local businessman, killed himself near his home Tuesday.

Washington Congress Senate House Hawaii Colorado Alva B. Adams Waterloo George Rowell

Church Ladies Aid and Trinity Division Meet This Thursday

The Ladies Aid society of St James church will meet at the church Thursday at 2 p.m. Division No 6 of Trinity Methodist church will meet Thursday at 2 30 pm at the home of Mrs C W Browning 326 Rockford avenue SW A business meeting and Kensing on.

St. James Trinity

Picnic Lunch and Meeting Set for Trinity Peters Miss Molly Flater Home

Division No. 1 of Trinity Methodist schedules a 12 30 p m picnic luncheon and business meeting at the residence of Miss Molly Flater 406 Eighth Street Southeast.

Trinity Division Trinity Methodist Church Molly Flater Eighth Street

Division No 4 Metho District Meeting Held at Shaffer Home

Division No 4 of Trinity Methodist held at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs G A Shaffer 726 E Avenue NW with Mrs Charles Perrill assisting the hostess.

Trinity Division Trinity Methodist Church G. A. Shaffer E Avenue NW Charles Perrill

Philathea Meeting Planned by First Congregational Class

The Philathea class of the First Congregational church will hold a Thank offering meeting at the home of Miss Anna Wilson 1812 Co avenue NE on Thursday with Mrs H F Milligan as assistant hostess. Mrs A B Everett will lead devotions and Miss Lena Vogt will speak on probation work and city missions.

First Congregational Church Anna Wilson Co Avenue H. F. Milligan A B. Everett Lena Vogt

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Lo Socictu Chapel Society of Major and Ors Russell Jionor Staten Ralls Amy Dr. Droz Clubs Booster Club Central Park Irvins T. O. B. Club Democrat M. C. C. Club Ana Gide Uncle Ray’s Mourts Perera Edward Howard Griggs Dante Porcupines Coyotes Wolverines Tong Byron Barlow American Trust Y. W. Federation Daniel Green Democrats Stewart Holmes Pella College Forest Drive Enid Okla William Howard Scarff Scarff F. H. Scarf Central College Pella Oklahoma Beast Shahery Knnaghts ‘Templas Knahts Templar Securit Widdow Bomares Ae Sen Biewasd Sear Los Angees Mrs Mary K. HR. Bye Mayme J. Usher Mayme J Usher George Usher Zika Avenue Theodore Neilson Tenth Street Usher Lake View Charles Hess Charles George Hess Joseph Hruby Beatty Chapel L. D. Stubbs Linwood Cemetery Andorra Republic
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