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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1935

Page

25

Costumes Highlight Hundred Club Fall Hard Times Dance

About 130 attendees at the Congenial Hundred club event in Montrose hotel Crystal room featured a football themed dance with yard lines and goal posts. Prizes went to duos including Dwight Lupton and wife as hobo and Bowery girl. Herbert Hampton and wife. Carl and Mrs. Helming as 1880s couple. varied period outfits noted among judges A. C. Gertsen and Mrs. Percy Smith. An unusual dress belonged to Mrs. Carl Butterfield modeled on her great grandmother’s Civil War era gown.

Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Dwight Lupton Herbert Hampton Edward Cohrs Mr. Cohrs George Smith

Beck Chyba Wedding Ties Galion to Delaware

Lois Beck of Galion Ohio daughter of Otterbein and Mrs Beck wed George Chyba of Delaware Ohio son of John G Chyba obituary Cedar Rapids. The ceremony took place Oct 31 at the bride’s brother Loren Beck home with Rev R S Porter officiating. Mrs Chyba studied at Oberlin Conservatory and has been active in Galion social and musical circles and newspaper work. Mr Chyba is general manager of the American Crushed Rock company of Delaware.

Lois Beck Galion Otterbein P. Beck George Chyba Delaware John G. Chyba Cedar Rapids Loren E. Beck R. 5. Porter First Presbyterian Church Chyba Oberlin Conservatory of Music Mansfield Bucyrus Engineering School of University of Iowa American Crushed Rock Company of

Mrs Houser Hosts Birthday Party for Daughter Josephine

Mrs Joseph A Houser hosted a Thursday evening birthday party at 1431 C Street W with guests Mary Kapoun Esther Maransky Julia Kopecky Amelia Kopecky Adella Andera Pauline Brush Mary Houser Anamosa Marianne Hori Mrs Edward Houser Irma Houts Helen Agnes Margaret Houser. Mary Houser and Julia Kopecky won 500 prizes.

Houser Joseph A. Houser C Street Josephine Mary Kapoun Esther Maransky Julia Amelia Kopecky Adella Andera Pauline Brush Mary Houser Anamosa Marianne Hori Edward Houser Irma Houts Helen Agnes Margaret Houser Julia Kopecky

Kenwood church Alpha Epsilon class elects leaders

The Alpha Epsilon class of Kenwood Methodist met at Margaret Lambertson home on Thursday. Lambertson was elected president with Betty Ruth Houts as secretary Ruth Rice as treasurer and Jean Elder as scribe. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Alpha Epsilon Kenwood Methodist Church Margaret Lambertson Betty Ruth Houts Ruth Rice Jean Elder

Melshes Entertain At Home With Club Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Melsh hosted a Wednesday evening club gathering at 860 Camburncourt SE. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Willenberg Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Carringer Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kendall. Mrs. Melsh and Mr. Kendall won prizes.

Frank Melsh Camburncourt SE William Willenberg W. V. Carringer, Jr Thomas Kendall Kendall Melsh

Holberts Return From New York Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred E B Holbert of San Diego Calif left Thursday evening for home after visiting friends in New York and staying with Mrs Pearl Thomas at 311 A Avenue NW.

Fred EB. Holbert San Diego Calif Pearl Thomas A Avenue NW Mrs. Holbert New York Wapello Louisa County Medical Society Albert Hook Toolesboro Russell Town City A. B. Hook

Mrs Everett Speaker and daughter visit McKims in Des Moines

Mrs Everett Speaker of Des Moines and her daughter Margaret Janet are guests of Mrs Speaker's parents Mr and Mrs Ike McKim at 512 McKinley Street.

Everett Speaker Des Moines Margaret Janet Speaker Ie McKim McKinley Street

Twenty-Nine Attend Health Group Meeting at Cedar Rapids

Twenty-nine members of the health education department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club attended a Friday luncheon at Killian's tea room. Miss Sadie Vinck spoke on correct undergarments and health, while Dean Miller discussed proper shoes. Several members modeled sport clothes and Miss Marguerite Herr spoke as stylist.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Service Circle Meets at Durward Carl Home

King's Daughters Service Circle met at 1633 Second Avenue SE for a picnic luncheon with 22 members present. Topics included devotionals on Giving of Thanks and admissions for Annette Hicks Lou Halpin and Katherine Latimer.

King's Daughters Marion Circle King’s Daughters Fort Madison Charles Klersey Carl Paul Siebert C. T. Stanley Leslie T. Sauls Viola Ellison J. W. van Orsdol Public Health Nursing Association Rooms

Luncheon Honors Mrs. B Winslow Brown at Kenwood Park

The young women’s guild of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church hosted a Wednesday luncheon at Mrs. Oscar Daniels home, 34000 Avenue NE, honoring Mrs. B Winslow Brown. The Rev. Brown, former Kenwood Park pastor, will soon be Westminster’s Sunday school visitor, and the Browns will move to 1501 Washington Ave SE. The program titled A Scale of Harmony featured brief guild president talks, a skit gift from Mrs. Howard Manville, and an original poem by Mrs. Daniels with member autographs.

Young Women’s Guild Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Oscar Daniels Avenue B. Winslow Brown Mr. Brown Westminster Presbyterian Church Washington Avenue SE Wilson C. Fernow Guild Howard Manville Brown Daniels

Anna Thompson Hosts Brother Bobby at Sixth Birthday

Miss Anna Thompson of 1217 Tenth Street SE celebrated her brother Bobby's sixth birthday with a Thursday party. Fourteen guests attended as a pink and green themed table featured a birthday cake and favors for all attendees.

Anna Thompson Tenth Street SE Bobby

Mrs. Maresh Honored in Dinner Hosted by Mrs Letovsky

Mrs. Mary Letovsky entertained at her Center Point Road NE home Friday night honoring Mrs. W J Maresh who left Saturday for an extended visit with her daughter in Bur Jingame California.

Mary Letovsky Center Point Road W. J. Maresh Bur Jingame Calif

Easy Aces Bridge Club Meeting Recalls Prizes

The Easy Aces bridge club met at Mrs. W V Carringer Jr residence 1909 Grande Avenue SE on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Carringer and Mrs Frank Melsh winning prizes.

Easy Aces W. V. Carringer, Jr Grande Avenue SE Carringer Frank Melsh

P T A Elects Officers and Plans Christmas Treat

Mrs H W Kindig presided at Big Springs P T A meeting with Mrs J W Gaines reporting on council and state conventions. A Thanksgiving basket was approved for a family. Christmas treat planning will be handled by Gaines Palmer Northcutt Lowe Schrimper Johnson and Lutz. January meeting to be led by the men.

H. W. Kindig Big Springs J. W. Gaines

Local Club Installs Officers With Student Program

A program of songs and readings by intermediate grade children opened the meeting. Mrs Lowe introduced Miss Myrtle McAhren nurse leader who spoke on child diseases and immunization progress. Dining room duties were managed by Mrs L Johnson and Mrs N Lutz with refreshments served by several members.

C. Schrimper J. W. Gaines H. Snyder N. Lowe M. J. Buckner F. J. Palmer H. W. Kindig H. R. Lutz L. Johnson

Borah Aims to Liberalize GOP in 1936 Strategy

Senator Borah signaled a definite objective for 1936 to liberalize the Republican Party and curb the old guard at the national convention. He said his aim is a liberal candidate and progressive platform, not personal nomination, amid rising campaign tensions and other party warnings.

Washington Senator Borah Idaho Nebraska Senate United States Robert H. Lucas Republican National Committee Hoover Borah Boise

Alfred E. Smith Visits Hospital Pharmacy

Former Governor Alfred E. Smith surveys a hospital pharmacy noting it is an old-fashioned drug store, not selling sodas books or hardware. He remarks on preferring a traditional drug store setup during a visit in New York.

New, York Alfred 'E. Smith

Versatile Coach Cebe Ross Sparks WV Wesleyan Wins and Slam

Clarksburg West Virginia Wesleyan coach Cebe Ross celebrated a 14 12 football win against Salem then joined a bridge game at Richard Talbott’s home and secured a grand slam with thirteen clubs in hand without a fumble.

Clarksburg W. Va Cebe Ross West Virginia Wesleyan College Salem Cebe Richard Talbott

Choate urges moderate wine use to aid farmers

Joseph H. Choate Jr., former director of the federal alcohol administration, told state liquor administrators that everyone should drink four glasses of wine a week to provide livelihood for millions of farmers. He cited the high cost of wine as the main obstacle.

New York Joseph H. Choate, Jr Federal Alcohol Administration

Sheriff moves inmates after saws found in jail

Great Falls Montana Sheriff Guy Palagi acted after 62 prisoners were found to be sawing bars at night. He threw an ink bottle to signal, then moved ink smeared alleged burglars John Tetter and Don Cullen to a different cell.

Great Falls Mont Guy Palagi John Tetter Don Cullen

Bitter Battle Over Sausage Ends With Cat Attack

In San Jose California barber Frank Anzalone who once repelled a dog attack by biting its nose was bitten and scratched when he pounced on a cat feeding on his sausage. He received emergency treatment for wounds. the cat escaped.

San Jose Calif Frank Anzalone Anzalone

Many Operators Sign Coal Code in Major Pact

Washington AP report notes that two thirds of U S soft coal producers have indicated compliance with the Guffey act creating a small industry NRA. The bituminous coal commission announced that operators who mined 231,071,000 tons in 1934 signed the code. Total output that year was 358,385,000 tons.

Washington

Mrs William B First 78 dies at Manchester area

Mrs William B First aged 78 a longtime Delaware county resident died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Frank Morris home eight miles northeast of Manchester Funeral services will be at the Thorpe Methodist church Sunday at 2 pm led by Rev J Frank Moore Survived by son Mathias First Lamont eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren She was a member of the Dundee Wesleyan church.

Manchester William B. First Delaware County Frank Morris Hazleton Cedar Rapids Ward Tea Room Vinton Scout Committee D. H. Hibbs Vinton Wendell Pierce Eldon Mackie Yowa School For the Blind E. H. Dowden Carl Kouba J. N. Wilson Lloyd Berry Bertram Forrest Lane School Ruth Mikulecky Charles Petrak Junior Nebiker Leonard Zajicek Caroline Berry Marcia Cargin Carol Nebiker Arnold Zajicek Junior Berry Helen Zbanek William Bena la Vera Drapela Elberon Red Cross Benton County Leland Holtz Fry Motor Company Carl Culver H. Bernard White Cedar Falls Postville Margaret Louise Meyn Bob Burling Robert Beese Gates Williams Duane Schroeder Marilyn Heins Robert Kneeland Dorothy Schultz Violet Schroeder Dorothy Miller Robert Kenney Eulalia Klinghell Gretchen Hein Rea McNeill Marjorie Deering Marjorie Malone Elaine Huebner Marjorie Hale Catherine Harrington Montour Irene Mikkelson T. O. Mikkelson Floyd O. Cartwright A. L. Purdy Portsmouth Methodist Atlantic L. M. Grigsby E. E

Baldwin Reorganizes Cabinet as Labour Losses Stun Britain

In Chequers, Prime Minister Baldwin begins cabinet overhaul after Labour defeats. Ramsay MacDonald and Ramsay Malcomson exit force, Malcolm may seek a safe seat. Eden could lose league role or move to dominions. Hoare to steer foreign policy with continued league sanctions on Italy.

Malcolm J. H. Thomas Dominions Baldwin Ramsay MacDonald Commons Seaham Anthony Eden League of Nations Samuel Hoare Eden Viscount Halifax Italy Ethiopia

Calvary Baptist Revival Series Ends Sunday

Calvary Baptist church on Fifth avenue and Sixth street SW nears close of a two week revival. Pastor Richard V. Clearwaters delivers the closing sermon with theme The Seasons Of The Soul. Music features Cyrus Metcalf Edith Reed Catherine Jones Gladys Miller Blanche Carlich and Calvary Men's quartet plus junior glee. No offering was taken.

Calvary Baptist Church Fifth Avenue Sixth Street Cyrus Metcalf A.M.E Edith Reed Catherine Jones Gladys Miller Daniel Blanche Carlich Richard V. Clearwaters Paul Christ John Brague Calvary William Dykhuizen Clarence Dunn Nelson Miner Charles German

Notice to compromise claim in Iowa bank receivership

In Linn County District Court Iowa State Savings Bank Cedar Rapids receivership the receiver D W Bates seeks to compromise a claim against Jennette Corsello and Joe Corsello for 4517 88 with accrued interest 8313 72 secured by two mortgages on parcels in Cedar Rapids. The court set a hearing for November 23 1936 at 9 AM Cedar Rapids court house to consider the compromise terms including deed delivery and release of the mortgage.

District Cour Linn D. W. Bates State of Iowa Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Allermons Towa State Savings Bank of Towa District Court of Townland Dr . Bates Mansfield Linn County Jows Brown West Iowa Ave First Avenue Jennette Joe Cornello Iowa Tate Savings Bank of Jennette Corsello Joe Corsello Linn County Court House

Iowa News In Brief Soured Checks To Local Stores

Independence police seek a man who passed a worthless $12.50 check signed Charles E Boyde at Bieber store then bought a small item. The bank reported no such account. The week also lists multiple local notes on church rallies, obituaries, school events, scout activities, and public notices across Independence Hazleton Winton Montour and other Iowa towns.

Independence Bieber Charles E. Boyde Farmers State Savings Bank

Dedicate Additions To Decorah School

State Superintendent Agnes Samuelson spoke at Decorah high school Friday during the dedication of new additions and a remodeled auditorium crowded to capacity. She urged youth to strive for a better life as the project strengthens Decorah’s standing in northeast Iowa. Other speakers included City Superintendent Thomas R. Roberts Luther College president O J H Prous Mayor George A Baker and Architect Charles Altfillisch with Rev T A Hoff delivering the invocation.

Elberon J. G. Rogers Iowa Montour Decorah Peckham Elmer E Rosa Wilhelm Independence Buchanan County Agnes Samuelson Decorah High School Ruskin Merle K. Knight Board of Education

Three Gang Deaths Tied to Alcohol Racket on Chicago NW Side

Police link three killings in twenty four hours to an illicit liquor racket on Chicago's northwest side. Victims include Joseph Scaffido of Milwaukee and Angelo Kleronomos of Cicero, both shot in a parked car, plus Frank Stypulkowski of Chicago. A fourth man, Frank Shaffer, was shot and connected to the same violence. Witnesses varied and suspects were detained but denied involvement.

Chicago Joseph Scaffido Milwaukee Angelo Kleronomos Cicero Frank Stypulkowski Bert Cowboy) Rogers Frank Shaffer Shaffer Scaffido Kleronomos Frances Marie Kolowski

Attendance rises at Church Of God revival meetings

The Church Of God revival on L avenue at Eighth street NW draws increased attendance as Evangelist Rev. Lloyd L. Rawlings delivers sermons on fear and wisdom. Special music includes trombone solo by Charles Dulin and duets by Rev. and Mrs. R N Coolidge. Services run nightly through next week except Monday with outside musicians invited.

Church of God L Avenue Eighth Street NW Lloyd L. Rawlings God Charles Dulin Robert Rin~ard R. N. Coolidge Howard Miller Howard Miller, Mr. Coolidge, A. Vaughn, and Mr. Francis Rawlings

Black Eagle Quits Ethiopia For Good

Hubert Julian known as Harlem's black eagle resigns his colonel rank to Emperor Haile Selassie and declares he is through for good. He plans to return home and buys railroad and steamer tickets.

Addis Ababa Hubert Julian Harlem Black Eagle Mofti Emperor Haile Selassie

Iowa State Savings Bank receivership sale proposed

In Linn County Iowa the receiver D W Bates seeks authority to sell real estate: N half of the N1/2 and NE1/4 of the SW1/4 Sec 25 Twp 83 Range 7 West, containing 10 acres more or less. Hearing at Cedar Rapids courthouse Nov 22 1935 at 9 am.

District Court of Iowa Linn County W. Bales State of Iowa D. W. Bates Towa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Lows Beven St. P. M Walter R. Hutchinson Joseph Mekota D. W Bates Towa State Savings Bank

First and Second Christian Churches Set for Dr. Corey's Meetings

Delegations from First and Second Christian churches prepare for Dr. Abe Corey of Indianapolis leading meetings next week. Sunday services feature talks by church leaders on Christian fellowship and human responsibility. Evening group meetings at five homes will run 7 to 8 30 p.m. with informal talks by Burgin Linville Orchard and hosts welcoming all members and friends.

First Second Christian Church Abe Corey Indianapolis Ind Walter Lake John Wooden First Church Guy P. Linville Second Church G. E. King Ray Higbee R. R. Downer S. Ss. Burgin Roy Harger Vernon Heights A. J. Barth Forest Drive Central Second Avenue Church J. E. Bates Third Avenue SE South Central R._J. Brown Sixth Avenue SE West Side Glenn McMillan Eighteenth Street NW S. S. Burgin Hugh Orchard W. H. Frick Frank Oxley

City Briefs and Personals

F J Showalter reported theft of a generator and ignition system from his truck near 414 Tenth Avenue SE. Edwin L Polk, son of Mrs D M Polk, is in Cedar Rapids on a 17 day leave from naval training in Las Orleans aboard the United States fleet.

F. J. Showalter Fifth Avenue Tenth Avenue SE Edwin L. Polk Mra. D. M. Polk Oakland Avenue Cedar Rapids United States St’ Las Orleanis

Guard unit to entertain with drills and athletic events

Company C of the local national guard will entertain Monday at a program featuring drill formations and athletic events. Refreshments will be served. Attendees may obtain tickets from unit members or officers.

National Guard

Injured In Collision Involving S H Grouell

S H Grouell of 913 Fourth Avenue SE suffered a sprained left wrist at 5 20 pm Friday after his car collided on First Street SZ near Fourth Avenue with a machine driven by John Hobel of 526 Seventh Street SW. Hobel went north and Grouell south. No one else was injured.

Fourth Avenue First Street John Hobel Seventh Street Hobel Grouell

Injured in Fall At Mercy Hospital

Mrs. George Sheets, 59, of Mount Vernon, fractured right shoulder in a fall and treated at Mercy hospital Friday afternoon where the fracture was set. Mrs. J. G. Mertens, 1450 Fourth Avenue SE, treated Friday evening for a fractured right toe after stepping back from a car and catching her foot in a street car track. She did not remain in the hospital.

George Sheets Mount Vernon Mercy J. G. Mertens Fourth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital

Weave from Navy Leo Hendrickson on ten days leave

Leo Hendrickson on ten days leave from the U S naval training station at San Diego visits his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hendrick Robins in Ne and his sisters Mrs W H Zamastil of 62 Severne teenth avenue S W One of five rk ie a company a 122 to succ Su cessfully pass examination will go from Cedar Rapids to toner folk Va for five months f training as a machinist mate

Leo Hendrickson United States Naval Training Station San Diego Charles Hendrice Robins W. H. Zamastil Severne Teenth Avenue Cedar Rapids Toner Folk

Two Boys Hurt In Bicycle Collision At Intersection

Two youths, Deasieas David Golad, 14, and Edward Vo v, 19, suffered bruises when their bicycle collided with a car driven by Benj. W. Johnson at the First street Second avenue SE intersection at 9 30 p m. ESY Robinson took them to St Luke s hospital where they received first aid.

Deasieas David Golad Street Edward Vo Ninth Avenue SE Benj. W. Jnson Nineteenth Street First Street Second Avenue Esy Robinson Bies St. Luke’s Hospital Golad Votroubek

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Hundred Club Beck-Chyba Holberts McKims Turkey Center Sidwell 3Rd Ave. SE 1St Ave. SE Service Circle Mrs. Brown Mrs. Maresh Easy Aces Club P. T. A. Meetings Calvary Baptist Revival Series Tennesse Corsello Iowa News Specia Martelle Cecil Miller Methodist Church Washington, Va Junior College Little Theater Christopher Bean J. A. Taylor John Applegate Virginia Shannon Evelyn Turner Vera Stutsman Don Wheelan Mildred Lemley Glen Carris George Masson Daryl Fetters Dysart E. G. Hix George Orter Ervin Moeller Arch Bieber D. F. Boomershine Delhi Truth Seekers Methodist Episcopal Church Circle B Ladies Aid Charles Palmer Merle Rimmer FP. J. Holden Hyannis Neb Dr. Garvin Dubuque University Willie Willis Corey Co. C A. Stark William H. Stark Fifth Avenue SE Lyman Building Navy
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