Iowa Geologist Describes Glacial Origins of State’s Fertile Lands
Dean George F. Kay Iowa City state geologist addressed Cedar Rapids Woman’s club guests at the Hotel Montrose detailing Iowa’s history shaped by five glacial advances that left fertile loess soil. He noted mammoths mastodons and other ancient bones found in sands supporting a view of Iowa as a garden spot.
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Iowa
Dean George F. Kay
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Montrose
Dean Kay
Tenny~ Son
Towa
Mississippi
North Liberty
Des Moines
S. V.shonka
Jay G. Sigmund
Woman's Club
Mary Woitishek
Miss Woitishek
Dean
Kay
Byrnes and Healy Family Plan Chicago Thanksgiving Visit
M. L. Healy and Mr and Mrs Charles B E Byrnes of 1300 Third age nuz SE will travel to Chicago on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert Manton Covert. Covert's wife is the former Miss Mary Louise Byrnes. Robert Byrnes, a Notre Dame student from South Bend, Ind, will join them for the holiday.
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M. L. Healy
Charles BE. Byrnes
Chicago
Robert Manton Covert
Mary Louise Byrnes
Robert Byrnes
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Heaths to visit Villisca couple for Thanksgiving weekend
Mr and Mrs H W Heath of Villisca are due Wednesday afternoon to stay with Mr and Mrs EJ Larimer at 2036 Fifth Avenue SE for Thanksgiving and the weekend. Mrs Heath and Mrs Larimer are sisters.
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H W. Heath
Villisca
EJ. Larimer
Fifth Avenue SE
Heath
Mrs. Larimer
Beardsleys Visit Rumis for Thanksgiving in Seattle
Dr and Mrs Beardsley, with children Treadwell Ann and Alvin, travel from Chicago to spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with Dr and Mrs Wentzele Rum at 1901 Fifth Avenue SE.
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Beardsley Rumi
Treadwell
Ann
Alvin
Chicago
Rumi
Wentzele Rum
Fifth Avenue SE
Mrs Jones Hosts Della Booth Nina McDaniel Guests
Mrs. Walter Jones at 907 C avenue NW entertained her aunt Mrs. Della Brown Booth and Mrs. Nina McDaniel from Kansas City Mo with four of Mrs Booths sisters. The guests, former residents here, plan to return home Sunday after dinner in their honor.
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Walter Jones
C Avenue NW
Della Brown Booth
Nina McDaniel
McDaniel
Kansas City
Jones
Booth
Mce- Daniel
Surprise Birthday Party For Tillie Lopata And John ZakosteJecky
A surprise birthday party was held at Miss Irene Stowy’s home Sunday evening in honor of Tillie Lopata and John ZakosteJecky. Dancing, by Tillie Rohlena, was the highlight with many guests including Lottie Castek, Roman Marck, Matilda Bys, Joe Marck, Adeline Lopata, Milo Ehrenberger, Randall Rogers, Esther Novak, Lumir Kulhavy, Libbie Lopata, Irene Sirowy, Anna Zakostelecky, George Hansen, Charlotte Holets, Bill Bys, Harold Sirowy, Milo Kulhavy, Viola Iolets, Milo Vorel, Leonard Coufal, Barney Shulte, Clifford Bartoch, Ed Houser, Clarence Trachta, Wilhelmina Coufal, Edwin Holets, Gilbert Hynek, Leona Volesky, Lillian Sebetka, Elmer Sebetka, Elmer Kutcher, Wilma Zach, Emil Volesky, and Velma Zakostelecky.
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Irene Stowy
Tillie Lopata
John Zakoste- Jecky
Lottie Castek
Roman Marck
Matilda Bys
Joe Marck
Adeline Lopata
Milo Ehrenberger
Randall Rogers
Esther Novak
Lumir Kulhavy
Libbie Lopata
Irene Sirowy
Anna Zakostelecky
George Hansen
Charlotte Holets
Bill Bys
Harold Sirowy
Milo Kulhavy
Viola Iolets
Milo Vorel
Leonard Coufal
Barney Shulte
Clifford Bartoch
Tillie Rohlena
Ferdan Shulte
Ed Houser
Clarence Trachta
Wilhelmina Coufal
Edwin Holets
Gilbert Hynek
Leona Volesky
Lillian Sebetka
Elmer Sebetka
Elmer Kutcher
Wilma Zach
Emil Volesky
Velma Zakostelecky
Local hosts welcome Chicago visitors to Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs A C Gossard of 2721 B avenue SE host Mrs Arthur Oldin and her husband from Chicago for the first half of the week. Former Cedar Rapids residents, they are joined by the visiting couple during this period.
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A C. Gossard
B Avenue SE
Arthur Oldin
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Guardians Of Camp Fire Groups Meet
The November gathering of the Camp Fire Guardians association at St. Pauls church drew a large crowd. Leaders were introduced and a short business meeting led by president Miss Florence Leiter followed a singing session. A Christmas ceremony was planned for December 11 and Christmas service projects plus gift making were discussed. Mrs John Stansbury demonstrated a new toy making technique with several assistants helping with hand crafts. Various forms of handiwork were on display.
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Camp Fire Guardians’ Association
St. Paul's Church
Florence Leiter
John Stansbury
Cedar Rapids
Irene Mahannan
L. D. Dennis
William Herrman
Wells Peck
Muriel MacIntosh
Noel Newell
Ariana Burr
Ardyce Woodside
Houser Family to Visit Cambridge Relatives
Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Houser of Cambridge are expected to arrive Thursday to visit with their sons and daughters-in-law Dr. and Mrs. Dale Houser and Dr. and Mrs. Orville Houser.
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D. G. Houser
Cambridge
Dale Houser
Orville Houser
Cactus Rose Quilt Pattern Tips by Nancy Page
Quilt guidance discusses repeating blocks for varied effects using cactus rose as example. Notes color value, avoiding strong contrasts, color fast scraps, no seams in pattern, and cutting accuracy. Pattern image and life size leaflet available by mail with small fees. copyright 1932.
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Nancy
Nancy Page
State Dairy Inspector Denies Unsanitary Restaurant Rumors
Sienedy WW Newland, State Dairy and Food Inspector for District No 22, says rumors falsely quoting him as reporting unsanitary Cedar Rapids restaurants are untrue. Inspections found restaurants in full compliance with state sanitary rules. Prosecution may follow those who falsely quote him.
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Cedar Rapids
Sienedy WW
Newland
District No. 22
Coe Tri Delts Observe Founding With Formal Dinner
Delta Delta Delta at Coe college marks its forty fourth anniversary with a 6 30 dinner at the Elks club. Founders day honors include Miss Ann Smith presiding and delivering a toast on The Present Tri Delta. alumnae and pledges participate with songs and speeches.
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Coe Tri Delts
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Coe College
Elks Club
Boston
Iowa
Coe
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Simpson
Ann Smith
Tri Delta
G. M. Bird
Mary Gage
Virginia Koning
Corrine Campbell
Margaret Sundberg
Martha Hough
Sundberg
Martha Foster
Mary Ellen Hamilton
Dorothy Gray
Ella Johnson
Don Hines
Russell Gray
G. M Bird
H. O. Cutler
Carl Crozer
Howard R. Green
W. D. Barnhizer
Max Daehler
Virginia Taylor
Alice Sundberg
Helen Mokress
Ruth Barth
Eliza Hickok
Ruth Ebling Weds Tony Michalek at United Brethren Parsonage
Ruth Irma Ebling and Tony Michalek tied the knot on Tuesday at 11:30 in a ceremony at the United Brethren parsonage. Attendants were Dorothy Sullivan and Charles Michalek. They will reside at 1501 A Avenue NE after December 1.
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C E Ebling
Center Point Road
Ruth Irma Ebling
Tony Michalek
United Brethren Parsonage
Dorothy Sullivan
Michalek
Charles Michalek
A Avenue
Paul Whiteman Benails State Of American Music
Paul Whiteman argues American music suffers from overemphasis on foreign culture and underinvestment in domestic creation. He cites patronage gaps, questions why endowments fund opera abroad while neglecting homegrown art. He recalls introducing Gershwin and asserts American music can be bold if funded and developed locally.
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Paul Whiteman
Benails
State of American Music
Germany
Hollywood
Broadway
Whiteman
Inland Shippers Seek Waterway Pact Change
The Mississippi Valley association urged modification of article eight of the St. Lawrence seaway treaty at its two day convention. They call for ensuring enough water diversion from Lake Michigan to keep the Illinois waterway navigable to the Gulf in line with congressional projects. Colonel Robert Isham Randolph of Chicago was re elected president for a second term.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi Valley Association
Mississippi Valley
St. Lawrence Seaway
Illinois Waterway
St. Lawrence
Lakes
Atlantic
U. S. Senate
Lake Michigan
Gulf
Robert Isham Randolph
Chicago
Association
Beer Interests Conflict Over How Beer Would Be Sold
In Washington AP reports a brewing industry split over legalization details. Old time backers fear price and treasury revenue, reform advocates expect quick action, while large brewers warn gangsters may muscle in once beer is legalized. Rep OConnor says a behind the scenes fight shapes how distribution will work.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
James M. Doran
Industrial Alcohol
O’connor
Dem
Dem) N. ¥., Co-Author of the O’connor-Hull
House
Roosevelt
Roosevelt's Farm Plan reception noted by leaders
Farm leaders and figures such as Simpson and Taber voiced support for refinancing farm loans at lower rates and extending debtor relief. Roosevelt outlined an immediate relief plan with a domestic allotment tax, land title restoration for foreclosed farmers, and tariff reform as central to agriculture relief, while stressing international tariff negotiations. A stray note adds a sea elephant fact.
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Associated Press
Henry A. Wallace
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Topeka
Kan
Sioux City
Lfe
Death demanded for 17 year old Varecha in Chicago slayings
AP reports in Chicago that James Varecha, 17, confessed slayer of three men, will face a death penalty demand at trial beginning Wednesday. Prosecutors raised the issue despite notes he might plead guilty to escape execution. His brother Frank faced accessory after the fact charges, while others tied to the case included Sol Fichtenberg, manager of a South Street theater.
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Chicago
James Varecha
Varecha
Aslum
Frank
James
Frank Jordan
Sol Fichtenberg
South Street
Zuleka
Harold O'Connell
Mary M. Bartleme
Juvenile Court
Orlando Scott
Arnold
Seattle Lumberman Named To Succeed Jones In Senate
Elijah Sherman Grammer a 68 year old Seattle lumberman will be United States senator from Washington for the December session. He is a Republican appointment by Governor Hartley to fill the vacancy left by the late Wes Wesley L. Jones. The term ends in the lame duck session. Homer T. Bone won the Nov 8 election to succeed Wes Jones.
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Olympia
Wash
ULP
Elijah Sherman Grammer
Seattle
United States
Washington
Amy Albright
Hartley
Grammer
Major Grammer
Pacific Northwest
Homer T. Bone
Power Trust
Wesgely L. Jones
Jones
Well Dressed Thugs Rob Illinois Bank
Four well dressed bandits robbed the Marengo State bank on Tuesday. They slugged cashier C. A. Larson and fled with 3500 to 4000 dollars. Two girl clerks and a woman customer were forced to lie face down on the floor during the heist.
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Marengo, Ill
INS
Marengo State
C. A. Larson
Christmas Club Members To Receive 207000 From Local Banks
About 4250 Cedar Rapids Christmas Savings account holders will receive payments totaling roughly 207000 on December 3. The average payout is just over 46 dollars, slightly above the national average of 42. Across the U S Christmas checks totaling 440 million dollars go to about 10.5 million members in over 7000 institutions.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Iowa
West North Central
Missouri
Say French Reject Alliance With Japs
Military circles report Franco Japanese generals in touch around the Manchurian crisis. After France rebuffed Japanese proposals, Japan sought a private loan via Banque de Paris et Pays Bas but failed. French munitions interests and auto import monopolies hindered a loan. Paris declined confirming any talks since France rejected both political and military alliance with Japan.
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Tokio
Banque de Paris Et Pays Bas
Matsuoka
Paris
Schneiders
de Vandells
Steel Trust
Japan
Manchuria
Banque
France
England
Roosevelt Holds Informal Debt Talks With Congress
President Roosevelt declined to dictate policy and said White House statements cover the situation. He met Tuesday night with congressional leaders in informal talks lasting over two hours to shape Democratic strategy on the debt question. He was guided in by Isaac Hoover and joined by adviser Moley as lawmakers discussed extending the moratorium or revisions.
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Roosevelt
White ‘House
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Red Room
Isaac Hoover
White House
New York
Hoover
Professor Moley
Intoxicated robber steals $900 from Lublin bank
In Lublin Wisconsin an intoxicated intruder who had lived in town a week robbed the State Bank of Lublin. He escaped in an old car after firing a single shot toward the bank president. Police described the suspect as male and unnamed, with details limited by the brief report.
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Lublin
Wis
State Bank of
Robins Memo Triggered GOP Prohibition Shift
In Washington Col Raymond Robins a leading dry crusader helped draft a plan to modify the Eighteenth Amendment. Father John La Farge relays a June train conversation in which Robins admits the prohibition drive failed and that a typed draft would be submitted to the Republican platform committee.
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Washington
INS
Raymond Robins
John la Farge
Catholic Review
North Carolina
Father la Farge
Robins
Chicago
la Farge
National Prohibition
Republican Platform Committee
Knife wound victim Willie Fitzgerald nearly recovers in Abilene
In Abilene Texas doctors report Willie Fitzgerald a Negro youth wounded by a knife last week is near full recovery and expected to be discharged soon. The case details remain concise as physicians provide a positive prognosis.
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Abilene
Tex
Willie Fitzgerald
King George Speaks On Unemployment And Policy
The monarch voiced grave concern over unemployment among the people and urged policies to both provide aid and sustain morale. He expressed hope for London talks and Geneva disarmament efforts, as ministers prepare to implement the royal speech. The scene described the throne, royal procession, and tense entry of the House of Commons.
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London
Great Britain
Geneva
Prince of Wales
Lord Sankey
George
Hollywood
Britain
Andrew W. Mellon
Black Rod
House of Commons
Commons
Red
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John E. Lapes
Dial
the Florist
Third Avenue E
Charles Bertrand Arnold, Jr
Ellen O. Saxe
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Riverside
Charles
Sherman Hotel
Illinois Bank
U.S
Claims Robins
G.O.P
Moist Plank
Hotel
Pascal Celery
Sherbet
Terrace
Best Hotel
Krebs Dairy
First Ave
Shriners
TRAER
Second Avenue
Bezdek
Greenhouses
Johnson Ave
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