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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1933

Page

4

Tri Deltas Anniversary Dinner Hosted by Elks Club

Tri Delta sorority members alumnae pledges and patronesses gathered at the Elks club for an anniversary dinner marking the founding. Miss Margaret Sundberg led a toast program with responses from Miss Eliza Hickok Elizabeth Melberg and Suzanne Howard. Patronesses named included Mrs Edgar B Tapper Mrs James E Hamilton and others. Betty Moore and Katherine Van Meter were honored guests.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Elks Club Margaret Sundberg Eliza Hickok Elizabeth Melberg Suzanne Howard Edgar B. Tapper James E. Hamilton Paul S. Ray C. Ward Macy Verne Marshall J. F. Yothers Alice B Baker Betty Moore Katherine van Meter Virginia Weld Virginia Funiie

Elgin Church of Youth organized at St Pauls

The Church of Youth was organized at St Pauls Methodist church in Elgin with eighty new members from Clermont Syria and Elgin. Officers include Superintendent Howard Shaffer and chorister Forrest Shaffer. Installation and program follow next Sunday with music and readings. public invited.

Three PE O Chapters Hold Large Monday Meetings

Three chapters of P E O held large Monday meetings at members’ homes. Chapter DEK heard a program on Alien Corridor by Sidney Howard with Mrs. Frank Orr, and Mrs. Orr was introduced by Grace Glass. Chapter HJ and others hosted guests from multiple chapters.

J . Vessier Fourth Avenue SE Sidney Howard Frank . Orr Orr Grace Glass C. Harve Geiger E. N Helm Frances Munn Amy Moorhead Yessler L. E. Henry Frank V Orr W E Peschau W F Protzman Alice Page Minna Wikoff Agnes O Dunbar Meyer Taper Arthur Bye Mayme Merridith Second Avenue SE Florence Morse Educational Fund Charles A Laurance Virginia Paul Frank V. Orr John Thompson George G Clements

Mrs Crawford Visits Son for Thanksgiving in Lacona

Mrs J W Crawford of Lacona arrived here Sunday for a Thanksgiving visit in the home of her son W D Crawford and Mrs Crawford at 374 Twenty first Street SE.

J. W Crawford Lacona W.D Crawford Crawford Twenty-first Street

52 Play In Guest Tournament At The Country Club

Fifty two players joined Cedar Rapids Country Club for a guest bridge tournament held Monday evening across thirteen tables. In high score north south, Mrs Don Hines and Mrs Edward H Kane won. second were Mr and Mrs George F Miller. East west high went to Philip Leibsohn and Abe Kopel. second to Mr and Mrs Arthur Poe. The next event will be members only on December 1, and will be the last before the new year.

Manchester E G Schenke Waterloo Stanwood Gene Curran Cedar County North Western Railroad Clarence Matthew Kane David Clinton Marie Mixell Irene St. Mary's Church Mechanicsville Clarence Watkins Andrew Gesner John Brecht Watkins Grace Knoernschild Harriet Jefferis Howard Cedar Rapids Country Club Don Hines Edward H Kane George F Miller Philip Leibsohn Abe Kopel Arthur Poe

Coe College Official Speaks at Chi Beta Phi Dinner

Athletic Director Moray L. Eby addressed a dinner hosted by the Chi Beta Phi fraternity at their chapter house 1322 First Avenue E to honor the football men. Special guests included Prof. J F Yothers, Prof. Ben Peterson, Prof C W Perkins, Major Carl A. Russell and Dr Pieye Morris with David McGregor in charge of arrangements.

Moray L. Eby Coe College Chi Beta Phi Fraternity First Avenue E J F Yothers Ben Peterson C W Perkins Carl A. Russell Pieye Morris David McGregor

Beta Phi Alpha Dance Honors Pledges in Coe Recreation Room

Beta Phi Alpha sorority held a Saturday evening dance in the Coe recreation room to honor pledges. The match of silhouettes served as the feature dance with guests Dean Mary Bell and Dr and Mrs Suchomel. Chaperons included Mr and Mrs Hayden and Mr and Mrs Ogburn. Pledges named Wilma Greene Mirian Lieberknecht Ruth Stoner Florence Thomas Alice Thompson Nadine Trovak Coral Wikle Maybelle Young. Bernus Pirkl organized the event with many guests and alumnae in attendance.

Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Coe Dean Mary Bell T F Suchomel T C Hayden W. H. Ogburn Pedges Wilma Greene Mirian Lieberknecht Ruth Stoner Florence Thomas Alice Thompson Nadine Trovak Coral Wikle Maybelle

Anniversary surprise gifts at Curis home

Mr and Mrs Everard Anderson of Curis were surprised on their twenty first anniversary. Thirty three guests brought a gift basket and dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richner Vesely Hrdhicka Rochard Dorothy Vat esk Donad Anagr Jana Dolores Trreea Ri hres Chadve Andenoyal Creare Rapes Carl Las Mroant Fae Brart Beovet bas De Moe Cur Det aves Pacd Bien ard Comsya Gate Mooend Mrs CGink'er C risae Jee Hralera North Tobe.

Everard Anderson Curis Anderson John Richner Frank Vesely Charles Hrdhicka Rochard Charles Vatesk Donad Anagrsor Jana Dolores Trreea Ri Chadve Andenoyal Creare

Friends throw surprise party for Mr and Mrs C S Mathers

A group of friends hosted a Saturday night surprise party at 1556 Sixth Avenue SE for Mr and Mrs C S Mathers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Finch, Mr and Mrs Matty Biky, Mr and Mrs William Birker of Manon, Mr and Mrs Dale Newell, Mr and Mrs J D Williams, and Mr and Mrs Clarence Waddle with daughters Maildred and Magdalene. A five hundred card game was played.

C S. Mathers Sixth Avenue Lawrence Finch Matty Biky William Birker Manon Dale Newell J D Williams Clarence Waddle Maildred Magcaline

Fire destroys farm home near Langworthy

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the farm home occupied by Fred Aldred, one mile north of Toreworth. The blaze left Aldred without a home and caused extensive damage to the building and contents.

Langworthy Fred Aldred Toreworth Monarbont

Drunken driving suspect tied to pistol found in car

Grover Wyne, 5 year old from Iowa City, faced charges after police found a fully loaded 2 caliber pistol in his car in Riverside Park. Patrolmen Novak and Prasil stopped the vehicle on First Street SW near Tenth Avenue as the driver Wines Weaving. Wine posted 500 bond and pleaded not guilty in district court. Wilbur Tait, 22, was jailed for intoxication.

Grover Wyne Nerro Iowa City H . Rinse Novak Prasil Wines Riverside Park First Street Tenth Avenue 3191 Avenue NW

Central City Men Held On Charge Of Vagrancy

Frank Beebe 33 and Walter Lunec 47, both of Central City, were held in the county jail at 3 pm Tuesday by Constable James Sill of Central City on vagrancy charges. Each is under bonds of $300 and waived preliminary hearing before Acting Mayor L S Stanton of Central City.

Frank Beebe Walter Lunec Central City James Siie L S Stamton

Alaska seal makes a comeback in 1930s fashion coats

A fashion note reviews Alaska seal fur reappearing in coats from formal full-length to casual boxy styles. It praises durability warmth and drape while noting color options black and logwood brown and versatile collar designs. It predicts broader appeal across age groups and highlights fashionable details for coats and accessories.

Jury to Deliberate in Brewer Abortion Trial

The jury in the state action against Mrs Rena Brewer of Central City will retire to consider its verdict early Wednesday on a charge of attempting to produce abortion. County and assistant county attorneys argued, with defense by Ralph Lupton, as judge F Elhron presided. jurors will receive instructions Wednesday morning. Etna Carmichael seeks a divorce from Claude A Carmichael on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, asking custody of a minor son. they were married in Newton in 1929. Mayor Leibsohn received an $8938.55 default judgment against Rowell Hardware Co. in a landlord’s attachment case. An account suit by Gaffney and Moore against Margaret M Stookey and Carl W Stookey was dismissed with prejudice. Sheriff Petrus reported finding a 17 jewel watch at 853 B Avenue NE.

Rena Brewer Central City Etna Carmichael Claude A Carmichael Newton Leibsohn H. C. Ring Rowell Hardware Company, Inc Gaffney and Moore, Inc Margaret M. Stookey Carl W . Stookey H C Ring

Trial On Abortion Charge Faces Judge Ellison In Central City

Final arguments were set before Judge F O Ellison and a district court jury Tuesday afternoon in the state trial of Mrs. Rena Brewer of Central City. She is indicted by the November term grand jury on a charge of attempting to produce an abortion. The alleged offense occurred last Dec 26.

F O. Ellison Rena Brewer Central City

Divorce Request in District Court Seeks Alimony

Harriet Jackson sues Albert G Jackson for divorce in district court claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed in April 1928 and the plaintiff asks for monthly alimony.

Harriet Jackson Albert G. Jackson

Milk Code Hearing Leaves Questions On Approval

The Cedar Rapids fluid milk code was sent back to the producers and distributors committees after separate Monday night meetings. The groups were to approve or amend the code before signatures are gathered, with further committee work possible to resolve differences.

Cedar Rapids Hotel Roosevelt

City Briefs and Personals

Fresh shipment Jones sausage bacon and hams Hladkys 4141. Iowa railroad commission Tuesday set Dec. 12 for a hearing on a petition of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company to renew 20 year franchises on several high voltage lines totaling 28 miles in length.

Iowa Railroad Commission Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Aldermans Return From Anamosa Visit

Mr and Mrs N F Alderman of Cedar Rapids return from a week in Anamosa visiting his sister Mrs Arthur E Atkinson and family. They moved to Cedar Rapids sixteen years ago from Anamosa where he was an officer in the state reformatory. DeWitt hosts a two act musical comedy The Worlds All Right at the school auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday Dec 5 and 6 under Moose youth group. Eleanor Brown of Fairfield rehearses nightly. First adult home talent play here since 1928 includes Dr F A Swanson Mrs D S House Max Randolph Ralph Henderson Elwin Zahorik in the cast.

Carlos Tipple Belle Plaine Addison Tippie California Dwalf Ed Wheeler Warren Trimble Ohio Dale Trimble Illinois Wellman Lacey Kendall Gus Oldaker Bridge J. J Ward Earl Welchein G. W. Oldaker Omer Lewis Frank Hicks John Wehrle Lon Frieming J J. Ward Frank Wilson Wes Webster Lars Werdlein Lacey Kendall Tepton Civil Works Administration Emergency Relief Committee Tipton Veterans of Foreign Wars Jimmy Waddell R. O Gimmerling Monticello Cooper Amney Wood N. F. Alderman Seventh Avenue SE Anamosa Arthur E. Atkinson Aldermans Cedar Rapids Alderman Iowa State Reformatory Dewitt DeWitt School Loyal Order of Moose Mooseheart Legion Eleanor Brown Fairfield F. A. Swanson D. S. House Max Randolph Ralph Henderson Elwin Zahorik

Nine agrarian leaders shot dead by Mexican police

In Yurecuaro Michoacan nine agrarian leaders were killed when police fired on a public demonstration. Reports state the shooting occurred during a meeting and police opened fire on the crowd.

Guadalajara Mexico Yurecuaro

Mutualization Plan For Peoria Life Co Approved By Court

A court approved a mutualization plan for the defunct Peoria Life Insurance Co. Tuesday. Co-receiver George Shurtleff led the rehabilitation proposal as Judge John Niehaus set a hearing next Monday to consider a definite mutualization or other feasible reorganization plan. About 200 policyholders organized and voiced support for mutualization at a Monday night meeting in Peoria.

Peoria, Ill George Shurtleff Peoria Life Insurance Company John Niehaus C. V. O'Hearn Lsten

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Tri Deltas Ben Iowa News Elgin Church of Youth St. Paul's Methodist Church J. J. Snyder Clermont Syria Elgin Methodist Sunday School Edwin Anderson Howard Shaffer James Brorby Gilma Olson Thomas Shaffer Kathryn Strauch Forrest Shaffer R. C Jorgensen Dale de Sart Russell Kohler Lavanda Carr Howard Shatter Lucille Lubke Tilyria Coronel Rothlisberger B. Carter Whittier Gene Reed T Heir Here Joe Napier Claude Wilitan Martin Frank Root Phoebe Bert Stewart Clifford Bowds Lizzie Kinkead Dorothy E. Carnahan George Brown Eric Anderson Gene Clarence McGrew Bonnie Buly McGrew Harlan Coppock McGrew Augusta Bertha Jane Reed Phoebe Root Newhall S E Andrew E. W Kerkman Gladys W C Meyer H J Meyer van Horne H E Weichman Herbert Newhall Andrew G A Matthedias Audrey Mason City Donald Virgil Robert Marengo Iowa County Emergency Relief Board Effie Lindsay CWA Frank Hite Democratic Central Committee R. J. Gilchrist Gilchrist Sander Germany United States Carl Reuter Langworth Eberhard Prull Prull Brothers Jore Bere Tage Leora Feeem Kappas Fiuretas Af Tanwerks Gavin Barsnon Congregational Maquoke Statten Marita Goodenow Maquoketa Rauph Saffeld Ariz Bob Dice Ot Roy Kozak Clover 87 Lost Natins John A. Tipple Belws Plaine Wilton Lee First Congresssational Church Tippie Wesley Elizabeth Tippie Athens County Emma Douke Hoe P.E.O G & Krabbenhoff Forest Drive Leon A Meyer Charles E Roberts Walter Handy A.C Loepp South Dakota Maurine Mather Mrs. Crawford CHI Beta Phis Beta Phi Alpha DIAL New Process Co Alaska Amos Parrish York Santa Claus Court House News Fred Sells Avenue NE Joseph A Petrus Foley Mrs. & Pomorski Hutchinson’s Hutchinson Peoria Life Co Sidwell Eddie Cantor Bill Mary Brian Richard Arlen Peggy Shannon Jack Oakie Paramount World News Bezdek’s Florists Johnson Ave Third Ave Second St. SE
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