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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1934

Page

4

Old Miracle Plays Set For Cornell College Vesper

The Purple Masquers at Cornell College will stage a cycle of fifteenth century miracle plays during a vesper service in the Cornell chapel on Sunday, Dec 9. Three plays from different nations will be performed under Albert Johnson with student helpers directing The Shepherd's Play English origin Provencal of French origin Wise Men Spanish drama. Directors include Stuart Frazier Gerald Guthrie Eldon Shoemaker and Frank Alyson with Francis German Esther Schlue and Elva Doris Moore handling chants and costumes.

Mount Vernon Cornell Dramatic Club Cornell Albert Franklin Johnson Stuart Frazier West Newbury Mass Gerald Guthrie Bloomfield Alice Lubborck R T

State highway bids due Tuesday for multiple road projects

The state highway commission will accept bids next Tuesday on two paving jobs four gravel surfacing projects and five grading schemes across Iowa. Projects cover U.S. 18 in Garner U.S. 20 and 65 in Iowa Falls grading on several primary and secondary routes including Albia Guthrie Monona and Allamakee counties with crushed stone and gravel surfacing planned along multiple routes.

Ames State Highway Commission Garner Iowa Falls Albia Hancock Kossuth Hutchins Adams County Guthrie County Onawa Monona County Mount Union US 161 Henry County New Albin Allamakee County Cherokee County Lake View Sac County

Verna Silka Opens Drama Studio After Milestones

Verna Silka a Coe College graduate and former Cedar Rapids resident opens the Verna Silka Studio of Drama on the Mezzanine of Hotel Montrose Parlor F She earned the Tr Delta prize as outstanding speech student and holds a Master of Dramatic Art from a Chicago conservatory She taught in Toledo and Hoquiam high schools and led drama ensembles in Chicago touring across several states while also serving as a drama counselor at Camp Bryn Afon last summer

Silka Cedar Rapids Coe College Tr. Delta University of Iowa Chicago Conservators Toledo Schoo Hoquiam High School Hoquiam Wash Chicago Sitka Tadyv Mie Murray Crown Lyceum Whetus Wisconsin Indiana Mussouri Kentucky Tennessee Bryn Afon Lake Snowgen Rhinelander

Death notices for Florence Steine Young and others

Funeral details listed for Florence Steine Young and others. Services to be held at Turner chapel and nearby locations with multiple relatives named and various dates and times noted. Local obituaries reference several family members and funeral arrangements.

Church event and club notices from Arlington report

The Rev Lows B Smith led a Wednesday church party at the Christuin Endenson center. The PTA hosted a Tuesday meeting at the school auditorium and Mre Crink from West Amicon spoke. Mrs Walter Manson hosted the Helping Sisters club on Thursday. Mrs Clarence V Hoff man and Mrs Will Hoffman arranged a session. Hirsch Jacobs, a Yorker youth, led with 118 host ie wins by late October.

Christuin Endenson Church of Chrst Lows B Smith PTA Crink West Amicon Walter Manson Helping Sisters Club Clarence V Will Hoffman Iesson Hirsch Jacobs Ar. 1

Tragic cliffside death of police dog and master

In New York City near Highbridge Park, police dog Bobbie and owner August Mosel were returning from a hike when a leash around Mosel’s wrist caused a fatal fall from a cliff above the Harlem River Speedway. Bobbie survived after volunteers lowered him from the ledge. Mosel died at the scene. Also included is a California anecdote of a buried puppy revived by a collie nurse.

Bobbie August Mosel 555 West 184Th Street New York City Mosel Tam Moses Highbridge Park Robbie Apri Robie Hatanre Paleo Syed Oman McFadden Champlin Snider

Urbana Birthday Party Honoring Koutny Family and Johnson

Mrs Frances Koultny hosted relatives for a Sunday birthday gathering honoring her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frank Koutny on their birthdays and also celebrating Erwin Johnson of Cedar Rapids. Other guests included Bessie Koutny and the Woodwards Koutny Krejci families from Cedar Rapids and the Dvorak families from Walker.

Frances Koultny Frank Koutny Erwin Johnson Cedar Rapids Bessie Koutny Raymond Woodward Milo Koutny Charles Krejci J E. Dvorak Walker

Shellsbury Hostess Heads Happy Twenty Club Gathering

Mrs Ruth Hagen hosted the Happy Twenty club on Wednesday with guests Mrs Miles Harper of Vinton, sister of Mrs Hagen, and Mesdames Anna and Fern Hagen. She was assisted by Mrs Harper, Mrs Anna Hagen, and by her daughter Suzann and son David and Miss Gladys Nettell.

Ruth Hagen Happy Twenty Club Miles Harper Vinton Mrs Hagen Anna Fern Hagen Hagen Mesdames Harper Anna Hagen Suzann David Gladys Nettell

Oxford Junction Happy Hour Club Prizes Awarded

Mrs Amelia Hunwardson hosted the Happy Hour club on Thursday. Prizes went to Mrs Funice Jones first and Mrs Marie Hasden second with Mrs ess Biddick as consolation. Mr and Mrs Joseph Buresh surprised Sunday as their sons Louis and Joseph Jr with families helped celebrate their thirty eighth wedding anniversary.

Amelia Hunwardson Happy Hour Club Fallian Bees Funice Jones Marie Hasden Ess Biddick Joseph Buresh Louls Joseph, Jr

Clermont Bridge Club Entertainment and Guests

The Clermont Mens bridge club enjoyed a session entertained by Adrian R Nieveland of Iseain Theatres. Mrs D R Cottrell hosted on Tuesday with high score by Mire TH B Greenier and a second for Anna Larra bee. Saturday honors Metta Loomis of Chicago hosted by Anna Larra bee with guests Maybelle and Beulah Blunt of West Union, Mrs William Crowe, Mrs James Sulivan, and Vae Crowe.

Mens Bridge Club Adrian R Nieveland Iseain Theatres Bridge Club D R Cottrell Jay White Anna Larrabee Metta Loomis Chicago Maybelle Beulah Blunt West Union William Crowe James Sullivan Vae Crowe

Club Hosts Music Evening At MOJHHH Gathering

Miss Graves hosted a Wednesday MOJHHH club event with Grace Bishop presenting old and favorite tunes. Doxdene McGinnis Fx McCal liv Hefner Gertrude Speake and Grace Bishop performed orchestra numbers while others sang names like Ov ND ¢tta Winsor Belna Graves and Eva Heefner attended with Mrs bot W Wossingham and Mrs Wil- Wao.

Vo Graves Crrace Bishop Doxdene McGinnis Fx McCalliv Hefner Gertrude Speake Grace Bishop

Local Society Initiation and Literary Evening Recap

Clarence Vitoo and Mrs Keith TI Benner were initiated into the QO EB chapters by Mrs Florence Hohr. Ralph Sawyer and Mrs Finn Rohwed led the event with instructor Olin as guests who heard pieces by Ruth Wexser Irma Kelly and Edna Freeman. Mrs Helen Lave and Mrs Flin Kirkpatrick assisted as entertainment accompanied by a Wednesday literary group led by Mrs George Sylvester and Mrs Myr Plush.

Vitoo Keith TI Benner Vitron Fleaner Sawyer Florence Hohr Lester Kelly Ralph Sawyer Finn Rohwedder Daste Olin Irma Kelly Ruth Wexser Moestle Poacher Edna Freeman Helen Lave Flin Kirkpatrick George Sylvester Myr Plush

Weekend Chicago Markets Steady Hog Prices Across Regions

Hog prices at Chicago stockyards held steady in the weekend cleanup with a total 21 400 receipts across four markets. Local hog top around 6 1 5 dollars, average near 5 85, while cattle and sheep prices showed mixed local gains and steady to firm trends in Pittsburgh East Buffalo and East St Louis markets.

Chicago Pittsburgh East Buffalo East St. Louis

Chicago cattle and sheep prices edge higher in sparse demand

Chicago market reports mixed cattle activity with two way trade on steers up to 1100 lb and gains up to 25 cents, vealers and cows down 25 to 60 cents, sheep receipts strong with lambs easing 25 cents, hogs scarce with prices around 6.00 to 6.15 for shippers, overall sparse demand and steady to lower quotes across categories.

Chicago Sinclair Sinclair's Seco Raveeaneneene Aveee Ee Ana Cutis Absaline Esas

Iowa and Minnesota Hog Receipts and Prices Reported

Combined hog receipts at 22 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in Interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the week ended Saturday: 37,700 hogs, up from last week. Prices varied by weight and grade across multiple markets including Des Moines Waterloo Mason City Ottumwa and Austin with packers paying mostly steady to slightly lower for lighter weights and steady to higher for heavy hogs.

Towa Nog Des Moines Tapi US Dept. Agriculture Iowa Minnesota Towa HE Associated Press Waterloo Mason City Ottumwa

Local Hog Prices Steady Top $5.70 Across Market

The local hog market remained steady Saturday with top prices at 5.70. Good hogs weighing 180 200 pounds dropped 20 cents while 200 220 pound hogs were down a dime as demand held firm.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Poultry Prices

Local Cedar Rapids listings show grain prices for wheat oats rye and barley with coproducts. Poultry items include Leghorn hens and spring chicks with weights and prices in cents per pound and per hundred.

Corn prices rise to season high as December hits new peak

Cash interests moved into the corn pits with December delivering at new seasonal highs on the Chicago board. Wheat eased then firmed, corn swing showed December up while May hedges shifted to deferred delivery amid terms linked to Argentina crop outlook. Oats stayed quiet and provisions held steady.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Illinois Iowa Argentina Seaboard

Chicago Quotations Cash Grain Prices Report

CHICAGO QUOTATIONS furnished by Lamson Brothers discloses cash grain pricing for wheat corn oats barley and related commodities. Ill form listing futures bids and spot values including wheat No 2 hard No 2 mixed corn yellow and white oats lard and seeds with regional station notes.

Chicago Lamson Brothers & Co Disbrow Menager Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank

Chicago Produce Markets Report With Mixed Dairy and Poultry Prices

Market notes show unsettled butter receipts and varied creamery specials while eggs and potatoes stay steady. Poultry prices remain firm for live birds with diverse figures for hens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, and overall demand described as very slow amid moderate supplies.

Chicago Wisconsin U S Idaho

Parish dinner bazaar and temperance play update

Calmar parish hosts annual dinner and bazaar sponsored by Catholic women today and Monday at the church. A shower honored Miss Angela Bullerman and Hugo Zwiebohmer who wed this month. The Whirlwind temperance play staged by Ladies Aid division No 1 drew a large crowd at the Methodist church. The program, directed by Rev J Bruce Evestone and Mrs Berry, included a song by the audience and a vocal duet by Juanita Blake and Oliver Klein with Ruth Mikulecky at the piano.

Franahall Angela Bullerman Hugo Zwiebohmer Bertram Jean Minish Bernice Berry Kyle Blaine Leonzo Berry Methodist Church Division No 1 Ladies Aid Society Mary Anderson J Bruce Evestone Mrs Berry Center Point Mr. Evestone Juanita Blake Olyver Klein Ruth Mikulecky Iva

Vocal Solo And Orchestra Performances At Recital

Mae Wetzel sang The Little Dutch Mill with Pauline Wetzel on piano Iva Mae Wetzel accompanied Juanita Blake read aloud and a six member orchestra performed two selections in the recital

Mae Wetzel Little Dutch Mill Pauline Wetzel Iva Mae Wetzel Juanita Blake

55 000 Iowa Pupils to Enter Brain Derby

About 55 000 Iowa high school pupils will train for the annual Brain Derby with the University of Iowa hosting the event. The May 7 all pupil contest and June 3-4 state scholarship finals will determine class winners and top individuals among entrants.

Iowa the Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa E. F. Lindquist Lindquist Spencer Monticello Ackley Elvira Consolidated Clinton

Birthday Party For Mrs Carl Larson In Delaware

Friends gathered Friday at her home to celebrate Mrs Carl Larson’s birthday with a luncheon. Friday evening the PTA met at the LCA hall and the intermediate room presented the program led by Miss Elma Mohl. Rev B A Wendtlendt gave an address.

Carl Larson Elma Mohl B. A. Wendtlendt

Gazette Want Ad Rates And Publication Costs

A fragmented old notice explains how to estimate lines for a set solid want ad and then uses a rate table to compute costs for consecutive publication days. It lists sizes, days, and prices, noting additional charges for out of town ads and a 0.10? line item.

Jilnea Jaines Wilines Mnea Feo Tt Ines Feal al Ol al Ne Avi Asl Oees

Gazette announces reward for exposing immoral want ads

Announcement notes a 425.09 reward by The Gazette for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone using its wants ads for immoral purposes to obtain money under false pretenses. Also lists loans on diamonds watches and jewelry, an eye exam offer by Dr. Garmoe, and watch repair by Geo Ludy.

The Gazette Iowa Loan Co Montgomery Ward Garmoe 3Rd St Geo B. Ludy 4Th St

Sunday Dinners and Dancing Venues Plentiful

Readable fragments list numerous eateries and taverns offering steak and chicken dinners and beer. Dancing events nightly or weekly appear at multiple venues including Coast to Coast halls and taverns with live music and private booths.

Curly Licata Carterette Paul Miller Mareen Ee Columbia Hall Stone City Lincoln Bowling Ave Old Heidelbers Deer Dial Blue Plate Lafayette Cafe Joe Navratil They & St TAY Davis Tavern DAVIS

Thanksgiving Beauty Specials Across Local Shops

A collage of beauty shop ads highlights Thanksgiving specials on permanent waves and perms. Prices range from 1.25 to 3.30 for various treatments, with vendors including Lillian Suchy, Thomassen Beauty Shop, Peacock, Marvel Beauty, and Montrose Beauty Shop offering discounted perms and wave services. Dial numbers cue readers to local salons and deals.

Lillian Suchy Gazette Sham Finker Wave Thomassen Beauty 3Rd Ave Dial Peacock Marc Expopers Marvel Bty Kresee’s Helene Beauty Shop Marcell Inger la Vogue Beauty Shop Montrose Beauty Shop

High Class Advertising Sales Opportunity at The American Art Works

Employment offer seeks a seasoned salesman to sell a nationally known line of advertising specialty ties and calendars to manufacturers and top business firms. Company promises an exceptional long term position with a major specialty house, with prompt action needed before the holiday sales surge and post Christmas season. Apply with full information and references to The American Art Works Inc Coshocton Ohio. AUTO SALESMEN openings due to reorganization at Handler Motor Co Dodge Plymouth 712 716 2nd Ave SE.

First Jetter American Art Works, Inc Coshocton Ohio Handler Hendryx Handler Motor CO Dodge-Plymouth Distributors 2Nd Ave THE Gazette Theuzette Kaeser-Blair Cincinnati Montrose Minneapolis Minn Hariich Co Jackson Chicago Kas Ravenswood Ivery Business Germent Liconier Ind Springfield Chriasmas Madison Federal Mutual Life Graham Jacksonville Flo Roosevelt Prospect Fleming Calendar Co Cottage Grove Milwaukee Cali Hotel Roosevelt Majestic Garage F. Jd. Hamilton Central Ch. Ja Sth &T Sik Wagner Motor Co Ara Ave

Gazette Classified Wants and Sales Pitches

A page of varied classified ads touts work from home schemes to sales jobs and dealer opportunities. It promotes high earnings with little investment and lists several firms and contact rooms in Chicago Minneapolis and Indianapolis, with Sunday and Monday in person visits and mail ads as options.

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Help Wanted Advertisements From Early 20th Century Trade Papers

Classified notices seek agents for a Terre Haute clothing firm offering full or part time work with turnkey outfits. Promises high commissions and cash bonuses plus Christmas line shirts neckwear sport jackets and uniforms. Additional bets invite a grocery dealer and a Cincinnati mail-order ad for low cost personalized Xmas items.

Packard Shirt Corp Terre Haute Ind Albert Mills Monmonth Cincinnati Aliso Station St Chicago

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