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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1932

Page

8

Chi Omega Tea Honoring Coe Sorority Patronesses

Chi Omega hosted a spring tea at its 1263 First avenue chapter rooms honoring patronesses of all Coe sororities and Greek leaders. Outstanding attendees included Zola Piper, Pipeces of various sororities and Pan-Hellenic reps, with Viola Bohlen and Betty Kitterman directing the event.

Coe Sororits Chi Omega Homor Sororiies Pan-Heenk Mary Bev Chi Omera First Avenue Zola Piper Moray L Eby Paul S Ray Carl A Russell Kappa Delta S N Harris Nelson Vance Russell Milo Chehak

Mrs Kilborn to Sail for Porto Rico in Barbara Trip

Mrs Gertrude Kilborn of 2009 Glen Way SE plans a trip to Baltimore for a sailing next Tuesday on the SS Barbara bound for Porto Rico where she will winter with Rev Mr and Mrs A I Keener. Keener is pastor of the English speaking church in San Juan. Chi Omega alumnae were entertained at Mrs Gilmore's home with guests from the active chapter and a gift presented to Miss Melba Mentzer who will wed at Thanksgiving.

Gertrude Kilborn Glenway Drive Baltimore Porto Rico A I Keener Keener Kilborn San Juan Chi Omega John L. Gilmore John Northey Walter Hutchinson Gilmore Park Avenue Carl Giles Eliabeth Focht Lorraine Bishop Frederick Jackson South Bend Ind Melba Mentzer

Alpha Gamma Delta Mecthers Club Dinner Event

The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority Mecthers club will entertain actives and pledges at dinner Friday at 5 30 pm at the home of Mrs George W Bryant 212 Center Point road NE with about fifty expected. The committee includes Mrs Bryant Mrs J FooYutt Mrs W Hurhes Mrs JS Arendis and Mrs Ro MM. Mermai Yon Derm Crawford 1208 Third Yeo SPF i my vermin to Tucson Anz Wheae he will spend the win tee He Wit here Thesday noon.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Mecthers Club Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority George W Bryant Center Point Road Pac Bryant J FooYutt W Hurhes JS Arendis Ro MM. Mermai

Coe College Freshman Miss Melberg Cast as Mrs Atkins

Miss Elizabeth Melberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Melberg will play Mrs Atkins in Coe College's production of Pigs. The show runs Friday at 8 pm in the Coe Little Theater. Melberg is a freshman making her first college stage appearance.

Elizabeth Mr.bere Amos Melberg Nineteenth Street Wals Mrs Atkins Coe College Coe Little Theater Miss Melberg Coe

Mrs Flodin Guest Speaker At Moline Banquet

Mrs C C Flodin spoke at the Moline high school girls annual banquet as guest night speaker for the After Dinner club. Her topic was The Religion in Drama and she spoke Thursday night at the event.

C C Flodin Moline

Conopus Club Holds Annual Dinner for Members’ Wives

The Conopus club held its annual game dinner for wives of members on Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Vance McCray 2321 Meadowbrook drive SE. Thirty members shared in the affair. After the buffet dinner bridge was played and Mr McCray bagged the game for the dinner.

Conopus Club Vance McCray Meadowbrook Drive McCray

Contract Players Invited Ve Enter Bridge Tourney

Bridge players invited to enter a two day Iowa event at a hotel in Des Moines. Organizers include Paul Japhet Fairted and Breese Hayes with trustees Fred Jonnes, A Wess, Mrs CD Wadsewor, Mrs H H Shepvard, Mrs EF S Boudinet, Edwin Marine, and Mrs George F Beattie. Luncheon at 12 15 in a private dining room. duplicate play begins 1 15 for afternoon and 7 30 for evening sessions. Hostesses Mrs Beattie Mrs Byers and Mrs Jordan.

Ite Roerdar Badge League Ata Vere Paul Japhet Breese Hayes Mount Pleasant Fred Jonnes Waterloo Wess Davenpest CD Wadsewor S Des Moines H H Shepvard Mason City EF S Boudinet Webster City Edwin Marine Ottumwa George F Beattie Cedar Rapids Se Bond Frank C Byers Carl F Jordan

Special Music at St Pauls Church Sundays

A special Thanksgiving music program at St Pauls Church features the quartet led by Ruth Ebling Massey with Mrs Mary Preston Beaven singing on the first Sunday and violin by Mrs FE W Richardson, Marvin Ciard, and Harold Kofron in a duet. A second program is planned for a week from Sunday.

St Pauls Church Mary Preston Beaven FE W_ Richardson Marvin Ciard Harold Kofron Ruth Ebling Massey

Davenport Awarded Contract For New Radio Transmitter Building

The general contract to build the 50,000 watt transmitter housing for WOC W HO near Mitchellville Iowa was let to Kucharo Construction of Des Moines. The bid totals $30,000 as announced by Dave Palmer, business manager of the Central Broadcasting company.

Davenport Woc-Who Mitehelude Ia Kucharo Construction Company Des Moines Dave Palmer Central Broadcasting Company

Central City Honor Roll of Sixteen Past Matrons and Patrons

Sixteen past matrons and patrons of Linn Chapter No 74 were honored at a Central City meeting. Lois Geeser escorted them east for welcome by worthy matron Iva Moses, with flowers presented. Also noted Tama Faculty Club organization in Tama and community program in West Branch with welfare donations and Klatter Klub entertainment.

Central City C ES Linn Lois Geeser Iva Moses Burleigh Clark Independence J. B. Pherrin Des Moines Ward Woodbridge FS. Phillips W V Brown Laura Davies West West Branch Community Club Klatter Klub Howire Mer- Vin Rummens Bernice Conne Anna Mars Lewis Stratton Keceh Trark Hinkeman Greerce Lee Dow

Ohio Barber Must Shave Pig To Pay Iris Election Bet

Congressman Mell G Underwood visits Main street farm to find a thick haired pig for a bet payoff. Sylvester Kelley, the barber, vows to shave the pig if Underwood loses the Eighth district election, with the event set for Friday morning on Main Street.

Ohio New Lexington O ‘Ap Mell G Underwood Sylvester Kelley Main Street Kelley Underwood

Pioneer Tama Man Dead At Age Of 93

Jacob Fiala 93 longtime Tama resident died at home after a short illness. He lived in Tama over 65 years and worked as a section foreman for the railroad. Funeral at St Patrick's church Friday at 9 am with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by widow, six sons Thomas Yankton SD Alfred Council Bluffs Wendell Marshalltown Jacob Bagle Grove Frank John, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.

the Gazette Tama Jacob Fiala Fiala North Western Railroad St Patrick's Church Finla Thomas Yankton S. D. Alfred Council Bluffs Wendl Marshalltown Jacob Bagle Grove Frank John Tama

Independence Post Office Damaged

Damaged Independence post office reported with scattered debris and unclear damage details. No injuries or exact cause provided in the fragment. Local authorities investigating the incident and securing the area.

Independence

Col MacNider Bids Farewell to Ottawa

An unclear OCR fragment references Col. MacNider bidding farewell to Ottawa and mentions of a carewell ceremony. The readable line hints at a farewell event with Col MacNider possibly in Ottawa, but surrounding text is garbled.

Col. MacNider Carewell Ottawa

North Western Railroad Opens Cedar Rapids Division Office

The North Western Railroad established a Cedar Rapids division freight and passenger office with J. L. Burgar as agent. Do. A. Wingett and V. Buckman join as clerks, with two traveling agents. The Des Moines office retains control of the western territory while Cedar Rapids handles the east.

Cedar Rapids North Western Railroad J. L. Burgar Jim North Western E. J. Zadnicek Zadnicek Burgar Do. A. Wingett Eagle Grove V. Buckman Des Moines Mr. Golden Marshalltown

Evanston Educator Named In $100000 Alienation Action

Evanston man Seldovitsch sues Northwestern University chemist Vladimar Ipatieff for 100000 alleging theft of his wife’s affections. The action notes a divorce and claims the professor’s involvement with Mrs. Seldovitsch. Ipatieff calls the suit ludicrous and cites a prior action.

Evanston Chicago Gregory Seldovitsch Berlin Germany Vladimar N. Spatieff Northwestern University Seldovitsch Ipatieff

Klansmen raid alleged Communist meeting in Long Beach

Sixteen men, alleged Ku Klux Klan members, forced entry into a Communist meeting in Long Beach. They beat three occupants with clubs and rubber hose, planted a flaming cross, attempted to kidnap residents, and were arrested by police riot squads after residents summoned help. Victims included Dave Milder and his son Sam, both injured, and Carl Kirchner.

Long Beach Calif Ku Klux Klan Dave Milder

Quake Measured by Georgetown Seismograph Report

A Georgetown University seismograph recorded a moderate earthquake about 2,200 miles south of Washington. The event began at 1:09 am, peaked around 12:23 am, and ended by 3:00 am.

Washington Georgetown University

Illinois mine asks military protection amid mine clash

National Guard protection was requested for the Peabody coal company's Cora mine at Andrew to avert loss of life after a second clash in two days between mine mates and striking workers and the use of tear gas to disperse attackers.

Springfield National Guard Peabody Coal Company Cora Andrew Emmates

Court suit filed to restrain claims on Central States Electric stock

Four investors allege Iowa Investors Protective Association led by B F Reinhart and Harry Hansen pressed preferred stock claims against Central States Electric of Cedar Rapids. They seek injunctions to stop repurchase pressure, say firm remains sound, and warn withdrawal of funds could impair service. Preferred stock totals 2.403 million held by about 2900 stockholders benefiting eighty five communities served.

Central States Electric Company Cedar Rapids Iowa Investors’ Protective Association B. F. Reinhart Harry Hansen Des Moines W. L. Harrison Mary K. Fuller A. W. Chehak Hattie Boyer Reinhart and Hansen Reinhart Say Central States Company Des Moines Men

Stark Fined 300 For Drunk Driving In District Court

Paul Stark aged 35 was fined 300 and costs by Judge John T. Moffit in district court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The court sentenced 90 days in jail in lieu of payment. Stark was arrested by police October 28 after a collision at A avenue and Sixth Street NE.

Paul Stark John T. Moffit Stark Sixth

Jury Finds for Defense in Wage Suit For Kutrules Boy

Two juries retired near noon as verdicts were returned in the November term. Sadie Thompson vs Andrew and Thomas Haddy on a December 24 crash near Tenth street and Tenth avenue SE ended with a defense verdict. Peter Kutrules by Sam Kutrules vs George Faches ended with the defendant winning. Kutrules sought 320 for work in a restaurant with his father and brother also named in dispute.

Talesmen Sadie Thompson Andrew Haddy Thomas Haddy Tenth Street Tenth Avenue SE F O Ellison Peter Kutrules Sam Kutrules George Faches John T Moffit O L. Gerd Kutrules Faches

Partnership Terms and Payments in Case Involving Kutrules

The document notes a partnership agreement and payment of all sums due. Testifying for the plaintiff were Peter Kutrules, Sam Kutrules, George Kutrules, and Mrs. Sam Kutrules. Defense witnesses included George Faches, Lucile Ingram, Edna Weaver, Peter Karas, and George Miller.

Peter Kutrules Sam Kutrules George Kutrules George Faches Lucile Ingram Edna Weaver Peter Karas George Miller

Watsabaugh Suit Over Auto Accident Settled

A damage and personal injury action by W R Watsabaugh against Reliable Transit and Carl Blake was settled and dismissed with prejudice before Judge John T Moffit. The suit sought 12370 for car damage and 350 for injuries from a collision in Waterloo on March 1.

W R. Watsabaugh Reliable Transit Company Carl Blake John T Moffit C LL. Watsabaugh Waterloo Cc L. Watsabaugh

Three Divorces Filed in District Court

Three divorce actions filed on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Leo B Schley seeks divorce from Minnie B Schley, married in Dubuque in February 1915, with a property rights stipulation filed. Wilma Engle seeks divorce from Don Engle, married in Cedar Rapids in February 1930. Agnes Mordorst seeks divorce from John Mordorst with custody, support, and permanent alimony involving real estate and furnishings. married in 1921.

Leo B Schley Minnie B. Schley Dubuque Wilma Engle Don Engle Cedar Rapids Agnes Mordorst John Mordorst

Sues on Note and Multiple Suits Filed in District Court

L N Bruns as assignee seeks a 5000 judgment against United Investment and Realty in a promissory note action. Iowa Milling demands 608.61 against Frank Sullivan in an account suit. Claribel M Weaver seeks total judgment of 462.40 against G W Coberly and Inez Coberly in district court action. Plaintiff also seeks 40 on an alleged account and 422.40 due under a lease.

L. N. Bruns United Investment and Realty Company Iowa Milling Company Frank Sullivan Claribel M. Weaver G. W. Coberly Inez Coberly

Judgment Granted in Multiple Promissory Actions

Judge John T. Moffit grants Cedar Rapids Finance and Thrift a 419.96 judgment in district court against O. H. Orris and Paul W. Smith in a promissory note suit. He awards Cedar Rapids National Bank 546.22 against D. C. Menear. Burdenness D. Clemmons seeks 250 against E. F. Pierce and Irene Pierce in a lease action.

John T. Moffit Cedar Rapids Finance and Thrift Company O. H. Orris Paul W. Smith Moffit Cedar Rapids National Bank D. C. Menear Burdenness D. Clemmons E. F. Pierce Irene Pierce

Pure Milk association charged with Sherman anti trust

In Chicago a federal bill accuses the Pure Milk association a co operative of 17 000 farmers across three states selling milk in Chicago of violating the Sherman act Also named in equity are the musk wagon drivers union with 7 000 Chicago members 77 dairy firms and individuals Meadowmoor Dairies Inc a Chicago milk seller at 9 cents a quart leads the suit

Chicago Pure Milk Association Musk Wagon Drivers Union Meadowmoor Dairies, Inc Meadowmoor

Calamus And Wyoming Split Doubleheader

Wyoming first team upset Calamus 35 to 11 in the opening game while Calamus second string won 14 to 4 in the nightcap as both teams split the double header on Wednesday.

Calamus Wyoming Divide Sorcini Gazette Calamus Tia Wyoming Calamus Seconds

Sister Of Mrs. Harry Kremers Dies In Michigan

The sister of Mrs. Harry Kremers died in Holland Michigan prompting a family to travel from 1912 Fifth Avenue SE to attend the funeral. The Rev Mr and Mrs. Kremers were notified Thursday morning by the death.

Harry Kremers Michigan Fifth Avenue SE Holland, Mich Kremers

Watchdog Fails To Foil Grocery Store Robbery

L. J. Trzil operator of a grocery at Thirty Third Street and Oakland Avenue NE reported a burglary Wednesday night. A thief entered via a side window, stole coffee cookies globes and about a dozen sacks while the guard dog failed to deter the break in. Detective Powers investigated the incident.

L. J. Trzil Thirty-third Street Oakland Avenue Trzil Detective Powers

Thanksgiving Proclamation Urges Donations for Needy

Governor Dan W. Turner urged Iowans to contribute to relief funds in his Thanksgiving proclamation. He framed generosity as a practical duty to meet unemployment needs and support local communities during hard times. He described gratitude as a test of character and a service to the state and nation.

Des Moines INS Dan W. Turner Commonwealth

Council Grants Permit For Walking Marathon

The city council approved Gustie Flemish to stage a walking marathon at the Majestic theater starting Nov 24. Local attorney Guy Linville presented the petition and the grant rests on safety precautions and prize-money conditions.

Gustie Flemish Majestic Theater Guy Linville

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