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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1934

Page

3

Mrs F W Rockwell to be Honored At Tea And Dinner

Mrs F W Rockwell of Chicago visiting daughter I E H Bing ham at 1800 Second Avenue SE will be honored in a tea Tuesday afternoon by Mrs T R Warriner at 316 Forest Five SE and in the evening by Mrs G Armstrong at her Blake Boulevard SE home. Additional notices include travels of other local residents to Phoenix and New York and Lida Battin visiting relatives in New Sharon.

F. W. Rockwell Chicago I. E. H. Bingham T. R. Warriner Forest Five S. Lida Battin New Sharon and & John Battin Mrs. Et Battin

Bridge Party at Mrs Buchs Home With Many Guests

Mrs. George Buch of 631 Tenth St SE entertained guests for an afternoon bridge party at her home. Attendees included Mrs. E. F. of Manchester, Mrs. Fred of Oxford Junction, Mrs. Downing, Miss Jean Puring of Anamosa, Mr. and Mrs. R. Price, Mr. and Mrs. L. Boy Abraken, Mrs. Irving Eilers, M rs. A R McDonald, Mrs. L. A. Ezabelbis and daughter Dora, Mrs. Tonee of Center Point, Mrs. H. F. Breed of Marseilles, M rs. C. Msbee, Mrs. Peteen, Mrs. L. Indsen, Pauline Burmeister and Evelyn Robbie of Cedar Rapids. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Fred Mizaur, Mrs. E Tonee, and Mrs. E2sC Patten.

Engagement Announced in Mount Vernon Home

Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Kolek of Mount Vernon announce the engagement of their daughter Fran k to Emil Reyhons son of Mrs. Age Reyhons of Solon. A noon ceremony at the home featured a table set for fourteen in rose and white with many relatives and friends in attendance. Additional items include birthday celebrations for Miss Selma McAllen and Mrs. Ernest Huxoll noting her seventy seventh birthday and German schoolmate attendance.

Richard Kolek Springville Fred Kolek Robert Wesley Burton Donald Kolek Mount Vernon Kolek Reyhons Omas McAllen Avenue Tv Lucille Cohen Iguerite McDonnell Josephine Beyton Robert Brown Oga Rnwson Robert Benecke Selma McAllen

Noted Glasgow theologian George Milligan dies at 74

The Very Rev George Milligan, a prominent Church of Scotland theologian, died Sunday in Glasgow at the age of 74. His leadership and scholarly work shaped modern Scottish theology and church thought.

Glasgow Scotland George Milligan Church

Chicago Artist Honored During Visit Here

Chicago artist Dan Dickey visiting Dr and Mrs A W Erskine were feted at a dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt by Mrs Theodore Stickney. The Erskines hosted a Country Club reception Saturday night for Mr Dickey.

Dan Dickey Chicago A. W. Erskine Second Avenue SE Hotel Roosevelt Theodore Stickney Erskine Country Club Dickey

Hoyt Family Announces Marriage of Gladys M Sturtz

Mr and Mrs B A Hoyt of 621 Thirty fourth street NE announce the marriage of their daughter Gladys M to Charles F Sturtz son of Mrs A E Sturtz of 1910 Ninth street SW The ceremony was at Sterling Tl on November 24 conducted by Rev Alfred E Cole at the Methodist parsonage Attendants were Miss Thelma Dougherty and William Radeke Cedar Rapids will be the couple s residence

B. A. Hoyt Thirty-fourth Street Gladys M Charles F.sturtz A. E Sturtz Ninth Street Sterling, Tl Alfred E. Cole Methodist Parsonage Thelma Dougherty William Radeke Cedar Rapids Sturtz

Tunic Frock Pattern 2075 by Anne Adams

Youthful tunic frock with tight pencil skirt and molded blouse features a curved front yoke and square back with full sleeves. Pattern 2075 offered in sizes 12 through 40 uses canton crepe blouse and velvet skirt, with illustrated sewing instructions.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Helen Stamp and Marion Huntley Wed at St Pauls Chapel

Miss Helen Stamp daughter of Mrs Nellie Stamp Manchester and Marion Huntley Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs C J Huntley near Cedar Falls were married Thursday at 6 pm in St Pauls Methodist church Cedar Rapids with Rev A A Brooks officiating. Attendants were Ora McEwen and William Glenn. A wedding dinner followed at the Hotel Roosevelt for the bridal party and families. Mr Huntley works in the Town Electric Light and Power Co accounting department. Miss Stamp a Manchester high school graduate previously employed at Bishop cafeteria. A bridal shower for the bride was held at her mother’s home with twelve guests and a bridge event awarding prizes to Laurel Simons, Mrs Burdette Harris, and Mrs Harold Simons.

Helen Stamp Nellie Stamp Manchester Marion Huntley Cedar Rapids C. J. Huntley Cedar Falls St. Paul's Methodist Church A. A. Brooks Ora McEwen William Glenn Hotel Roosevelt Stamp Merle Stamp Felix Heiserman Pearl Hooker Stella Gullaxson Huntley Coe College Town Electric Light and Power Company Bishop Harold Simons Laurel Simons Burdette Harris

Fifty New Cases Filed For Trial In Tama County

Fifty new civil cases are slated for the Tama County district court December term starting December 3 with Judge Carl B. Stiger. Trial notices total fifty three, excluding four or five criminal matters. One late filing is Gillette Rubber company of Eau Claire Wisconsin against M. W. Hyland and the Tama State Bank seeking 224 58, alleging a June 26 1931 consignment scheme and wrongful attachment of tires. Dr R P Wild Traer sues Henry and Anna Kanis for 306 82 for professional services. Harold W. Byam seeks 143 39 damages from Harold Patton and Dorothy Patton over a May 25 1934 auto collision near Dinsdale.

Toledo Tama County District Court Carl B. Stiger Gillette Rubber Company Eau Claire Wis M. W. Hyland Tama State Bank Hyland E. O. Harris R. P. Wild Traer Henry and Anna Kanis Harold W. Byam Harold Dorothy Patton Grant Township Dinsdale Byam Harold Patton

Farmers Seek Refund on County Gravel Road Assessments

About one hundred farmers from Winneshiek county gathered in Decorah to urge the state legislature to refund road construction assessments. They asked senator-elect Sam Goetsch and representative-elect Joe Flynn to sponsor the bill.

Decorah INS Winneshiek County Sam Goetsch Joe Flynn

New Anne Adams Pattern Book Is Ready

The new Anne Adams pattern book is ready and promises stylish, wearable clothing. It explains how to make outfits for matron figures, college girls, and children with easy to follow patterns, and includes instructions to order the book today.

Anne Adams

Monticello Clubs To Give Operetta

Monticello high school glee clubs present Jerry of Jericho Road a musical comedy Tuesday and Wednesday in the high school auditorium under Miss Elizabeth Willis direction. Lead Mary Jane Stewart supported by Roy Rickles George Fraser Robert Phelps Helen Holst Doris Cotton Elmer Starks Robert Spooner Mary Ellen Wismeier Mary Schoon Jesse Smith and a large cast with Kathleen Carlson as accompanist.

The Gazette Monticello Jerry of Jericho Road Monticello High School Elizabeth Wallis Mary Jane Stewart Roy Rickless George Fraser Robert Phelps Helen Holst Doris Cotton Elmer Starks Robert Spooner Betty Thomas Lavonne Landis Leona Taylor Jo McNeill John Hiller Jerome Baum Trevor Curtis Tommy McDaniel Fay Howell Paul Allen Frederick Bone Warren Studer Royal Rodman Donald Schoon Tommy Eden James Farley John Fraser Wyland Bone Maynard Kuhns Ron Kuhns Harold Yeoman Kathleen Carlson

Clayton County Plans Road Surfacing Jobs

The Clayton County board of supervisors will open bids December 3 for furnishing nearly 30 000 cubic yards of crushed rock for four road projects. The largest is 16 000 cubic yards to rock the Elkport trunk road to the Delaware county line over 10.2 miles, starting June 1. The other projects include 6 000 cubic yards on the county trunk G road from No 13 south of Elkader to Elkport over 10.5 miles, 6 000 cubic yards on Skip Level road starting June 1, and 1 500 cubic yards on a 4.5 mile Wood Center road from the north Delaware county line toward Elk Creek, starting December.

the Gazette Eleader Clayton County Board of Supervisors Elkport Delaware County Colesburg Elkader Wood Center Elk Creek

Federal Supplies To Relief Clients On Tuesday

Miss Cora Jacobs Linn county director of relief announced that federal surplus supplies will be distributed to relief clients on Tuesday instead of Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Each client will receive ten pounds of sugar canned beef broth and fresh veal. Distribution of towels sheets mattresses and quilts will start this week with limited quantities for the first distribution.

Cora Jacobs Linn County Miss Jacobs Relief Sewing Center Federal Building Relief Mattress-Making Center

City Briefs and Personals Highlights

Cafeteria supper at First Lutheran on Tuesday. Bazaar December 4. Gene Rayner of Seattle visiting the Pirnie family en route home from a southern and eastern trip. Fines of 10 and costs for intoxication levied in police court against William Redmond and Zeta De Nio. Joseph L. Prochaska of Cedar Rapids spent 75.90 in his campaign for state representative in Linn county per AP expense reports. Correction: Oscar A Anderson address should be 720 Merchants National Bank Bridge. Horse killed by car on Highway 11 near the north city limits. Hindman horse owner. Police say Hindman was leading a team across the highway when struck by a southbound car driven by C. H. Floyd. Second horse unharmed.

William Redmond Zeta de Nio Joseph L. Prochaska Cedar Rapids Linn County Associated Press Secretary of State Highway 11 H. Hindman McLeod's Springs C. H. Floyd Avenue Hindman

Thanksgiving Specials Want Ad Marketplace

Thanksgiving Day ads offer turkeys ducks geese chickens capons rabbits and other dinner essentials. Dial 2-1121 ad-taker for placement or inquiries.

Fashionable two piece dresses go bright in gay colors

Youthful two piece dresses shift from prim schoolgirl looks to vivid bold styles in wool crepes velvets and lame with bright geranium gold red and blue colors. Tailored and dressy options appear with intricate sleeve details soft necklines and new slit skirts while accessories like jewel clips and belts add contrast. Tomorrow features lounging wear growing more feminine.

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Deaths and funeral notices from Iowa towns

Hopkinton reports the death of Dr. H C Velte of Saharampu India due to malaria and notes Lenox College class of 1879 ties. Washington reports Mrs Theodocia Clark Walton 85 dies after illness with funeral by Rev Merle Lefever. South English notes the funeral of Mrs Jane Pryor aged 87. Independence records Matthew Geiser 85 dies. services at Heege chapel. Bertram covers a pageant at the Methodist church. Stanwood remembers William Ropa for his 68th birthday party and local service roles.

Hopkinton H. C. Velte Saharampu Punjab India Velte Lenox College H. M. Jefferies Robert Hunter Sioux City Washington Theodocia Clark Walton West Chester Merle Lefever Ohio John B. Walton Ella Halloway Fairfield Arthur Clay Effie Clements Waterloo John Davenport Grover Jepthen James Oskaloosa Ada Pauls Muscatine South English Jane Pryor John Brower Church of the Brethren In Charge Malinda Jane Pryor Michael Bowser Clarkville Iowa David Pryor Charles Pryor Bernard Coxe Agnes Shipman Independence Matthew Geiser Heege Floyd H. Weedlef Methodist Church Oak ‘Grove Geiser Germany Black Forest Wurtemburg Jesup Annie M. Wood Minneapolis Charles Big Sandy Mont Dubuque P. L. Lynch Samuel W Dallas Texas O. C. Sauer Coggan G. E. James Towa City Mott Oneida S. D Bertram Clair Stoneking Ora Knapp G. R. Jorgenson Jane Thompson George D. King F. G. Anderson Alice Davidson Doris Kitchen Maxine Thompson Margaret Brown Ramona Jorgenson Stanwood Woodman Hall William Ropa Ropa Here

Kansas Politician Ulysses Sartin Dies at 66

Ulysses S. Sartin a Kansas real estate dealer and Wyandotte County political leader died in Kansas City Kan after a long illness. He served as mayor of the city from 1902 to 1907.

Kansas City Kan Ulysses S. Sartin Wyandotte County

Milk theft escalates from pint to quart in quiet street

A milk thief who took a pint but chose a quart next morning triggered police action at S Slamen’s home on 320 Third Street NW. Reports from Mrs. Louis Tichal and I L Dowden describe further thefts and garage break in including gasoline, oil, anti freeze and tools.

S. Slamen Third Street NW Slamen Louis Tichal WN Street

Pretzels Glassed Before Baking In Soda Lye Bath

Pretzels acquire their glossy surface by dipping in a soda solution or a very weak lye water before baking, resulting in a distinctive shine.

Chinese boy seeks help after father's death and deportation scare

A Chinese boy recounts extreme hardship after his father’s death and alleged immigration service involvement. His family faced ostracism, poverty, and the loss of home, while the boy asks the president for aid and a path to education amid calls for relief programs.

Two Men Convicted Of Badger Game

Lloyd Coates and Edward Gladstone were found guilty by Federal Judge William Holly of attempting to extort 100000 dollars from Charles P. Morton, a Cincinnati manufacturer, as Mrs Coates described herself as a comely blonde manicurist and wife of one defendant. Judge also noted details of the case. Railroad plans emerged as RFC Chairman Jesse H Jones discussed selling segments of the Minneapolis St Louis railroad to aid competing middle western trunk lines.

Chicago Lloyd Coates Edward Gladstone William Holly Monday Charles P. Morton Cincinnati Mary Coates

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F.W. Rockwell Phoenix Maurice P. Cahill B. Patrick Bever Avenue New York Secavenue Margaret Vatt Knollwood Drive Best Frances Kolek Emil Reyhons Artanwood Ernest Hux Huxell Hanover Ernest Huxoll America Londen Sib Stanod Houxoll Huxoll Mrrs Gerany Louie Rixie Nest Hasselbusch Henry Ullie Henry Luekeman William Spuhr Lowen Henry von Ehren Carl Huxoll Tanwood Congo Newmans Sterling Helen Stamp Bride Tama County Clayton County First Lutheran Gene Rayner Seattle Wash Thomas Pirnie Mr. Rayner Morris Plan Loans Oscar A. Anderson Sunday Gazette Merchants National Bank Amos Parrish Iowa-News Kansas Beef Trust Chorus Killian S - Martin S - Newman Father Quincy Immigration Secret Service NRA Hildren AEG Sidwell Bartlett Millinery Mart Second Avenue
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