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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1932

Page

3

Wedding Of Miss Virginia Fletcher Of Interest Here

The Cedar Rapids area notes the marriage of Miss Virginia Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fletcher of Chicago to David Louis Kempf of Camden New Jersey son of Mr and Mrs Louis J Kempf of Hinsdale Illinois The ceremony is at 8 30 this evening at Mrs James W Good’s Evanston home Read by Rev Albert Joseph McCartney with Mrs John Sherman as matron of honor and Mrs King Williams as brides maid Best man is Joseph Norton with ushers John Sherman John Fletcher Jr Donald Mote and Andrew Smith Ribbon bearers are Jackie and Peggy Ann Sherman The couple plan a brief wedding trip and will reside in Haddonfield New Jersey The groom is a Northwestern graduate and works with Travelers Insurance in Camden The bride is an alumna of Pine Manor Wellesley and Northwestern University

Cedar Rapids Virginia Fletcher John Fletcher Chicago David Louis Kempf Camden Louis J. Kempf Hinsdale, Jr James W. Good Evanston Albert Joseph McCartney Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Washington, DC John Sherman Hinsdale King Willams Chicago Heights Joseph Norton Evanston, Tl John Fletcher, Jr Cleveland Ohio Donald Mote Andrew Smith Indianapolis Jackie Peggy Ann Sherman Mrs. Good Mrs Good Valles Haddonfield NJ Wiliam M Deacon Inez Marjorie Lumir Severn Jean Bill Miss Fletcher CJ Deacon Pine Manor Wellesley Mass Northwestern University Alpha Phi Sorority Kempf Paris Clark Los Angeles San Francisco Honolulu Coe

Travel party leaves for Florida visit this spring

A motor holiday party travels from aiidgeway drive SE to Coral Gables Florida for a three or four week visit with Mr Newburger's parents Mr and Mrs G F Newburger. In St Louis they meet Mr and Mrs FE B Berkowitz of Kansas City who will accompany them, along with Mrs B J Newburger.

Burmeisters Return After Visit With Ramacy Family

Mr and Mrs Lester Burmeister of Chicago returned home last weekend after spending several weeks with Mrs Burmeister’s parents, Mr and Mrs J M Ramacy, 1733 Second Avenue SE.

Lester Burmeister Chicago Burmeisters J M_ Ramacy Second Avenue SE

Mrs Hulman Hosts Wednesday Card Club in SE Home

Mrs Charles F Hulman of 34 Thid Avenue SE will host the Wednesday Card Club with a bridge session following an afternoon tea at her residence.

Charles F Hulman Thid Avenue Inneheon Wednday Bridge

Mrs Thompson Joins Austin Posas After Fat Dah tragety

Mrs Ronald Thompson and her husband Mrs Thompson were connected with a Patt on pte Brac studio. The notice notes a Fat Dah ig ve event on Jus 20 and references Helen Butt of Cellar Rapids prior to the parish affair.

Ronald Thompson Austin Posas Thompson Helen Butt Cellar Rapids Noartace Plrce Thom Roy Pte

Community clubs meet at members homes this week

Tirzah Soriets and Midhboro Club plan gatherings at Mrs bred Roo and Mrs S WoSetn homes. The Ladies auxiliary, Women’s Relief Corps, Friendly Circle and Suburban Co-Workers hold meetings or events at listed streets this week with schedule details and host addresses.

Ladies Literary Club Opens Year With Book Review

The Ladies Literati begin the season with an initial meeting at Mrs Harry Of Gage's home 1945 Second Avenue SFO. Mrs John Montague Ely reviewed Once A Grand Duke by Alexander Grand Duke of Russia. Tea was served by Mrs Gace and guest Mrs Mark Morton of Lake Forest Ill attended.

Harry of Gage Second Avenue Sfo John Montague Ely Alexander Grand Duke Russia Gace Mark Morton Lake Forest Ill

PE O Hd Chapter Opens Meeting After Luncheon at Mrs Barlow’s

Twenty six members attended the Hd chapter opening meeting held Monday after a luncheon at Mrs Arthur A Barlow’s home 2520 Bever avenue SFE. Mrs Hal Ferguson was assistant hostess. The social committee served luncheon. Guests included Mrs Samuel Graham of DE and Mrs C W Dennison of CE Sibley.

Chapter Hd PE O Arthur A Barlow Bever Avenue Hal Ferguson W W Israel H H Doolittle Ferguson Barlow Charles Penningroth Samuel Graham C W, Dennison Chapter CE Sibley

East Side WCTU postpones meeting to next week

The East Side WCTU postpones its Tuesday meeting at Mrs. WR Grissel 2286 Upland Drive SE due to the state WCTU meeting in Denison. Delegates attending from the east side include Mrs S B Miller Mrs William Delzell Mrs Lucetta McCarn and Mrs W H Bontrager.

Wctus Denison East Side WCTU WR. Grissel Upland Drive S B Miller Wiliam Delzell Lucetta McCarn W. H. Bontrager

Pattern Catalog Advertising Pottery Department 43 Worth Street

An old trade catalog note promotes Pattern Catatogue items from the Cedar Pottery Department at 43 Worth Street New York City. It advertises various tool and pattern sets with prices and instructions for ordering, including a twenty five cent listing.

Ounse Adams Wrootvely Felon Pateeca Padua o@ Cate Pottery Worth Street New York City

Anne Jack and Harlan Benner Wed in Home Ceremony

The ceremony for Anne Margaret Jack and Harlan Frederick Benner occurred Tuesday at 11 in the Jack home with Dr William M Evans of Coe College performing the double ring service. About thirty guests attended as Alma Turechek played music and Miss Lillian Clark served as maid of honor.

Robert Jack Nineteenth Street Anne Margaret Jack Harlan Frederick Benner Edward Benner Honolulu Tiawaii William M Evans Coe College Alma Turechek Lillian Clark Cedar Rapids Jack James Jack Indianapolis Ind

Family reunion held at Mevichar home in Waucoma area

A Sunday family reunion took place at 1021 Avenue NW, hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Mevichar Jr. Attendees included the Knox family and relatives from Waucoma and nearby towns, with multiple generations enjoying a noon dinner and picnic baskets.

Frank Mevichar Avenue NW D J I Knox A Ll Knox Joe Knox Amber Hallie Lew Campbell Clair Hawke Earl Knox Lyle and Paul Waucoma Dale Knox DaLores Frank Meachar Frank Eve- Na Reet Swain Leighton Niles Prank Melichar

Local church groups host bake sale and meeting notices

St Varri s Circle and Women s Guild schedule gatherings and a bagel sale at Olivet and Keane venues. The fifteenth street church circle plans Wednesday activities while Keane School Workers outline a union meeting at Keane Hall.

P T A Meeting Schedule at Buchanan School

The Buchanan Parent-Teacher Association meets Wednesday at 2 PM in the school. Mrs Fool Mistes will lead a round table discussion. Music will be provided by the grades.

Former Librarian Of P E O Talks At Chap DK Meeting

The first meeting of chapter DK of P E O was held Monday evening with dinner at Mrs. EB R Moore 536 Knollwood Drive SE. Annual reports from several committees and the treasurer were presented. Florence McKibben spoke on the Mount Pleasant library history and P E O data preservation. Guests included Mrs. W A Ball, Mrs. Ida Johnson, and Miss Marie Maus. Three reciprocity luncheons are planned, starting Oct 13 at Butterfly Tea Room.

P E. O EB. R. Moore Knollwood Drive L. E. Henry Adam Crocker Seattle Wash H Miller Long Beach Calif W. A Ball Ida Johnson Marie Maus Butterfly Tea Room C E Auracher J A. Yessler Jessie B Dodds Belle L. Butterfield Fred C Mevers L. M Downing J W Bryan Noel Newell Harriett Moon

Otanda Camp Fire Hails New Guardian Louise Northcott

The Otanda Camp Fire group of St. Paul’s Methodist church hosted a tea in honor of new guardian Miss Louise Northcott at Mrs. J D Houser’s home. The afternoon featured a fall themed tea table, a piano solo by Betty Jean Starman, a reading by Anna Jean Sallach, and reels shown by Margaret Ann Twogood with an original song. The eighteen girl group welcomed Miss Northcott as guardian and will begin year’s activities Monday under her leadership.

Otanda St. Paul's Methodist Church Louise Northcott J D Houser Seventh Avenue Betty Jean Starman Anna Jean Sallach Margaret Ann Twogood Miss Northcott Margaret Kellogg Niagara Falls

Book reviews and music highlight Woman's club meeting

The history and literature department of the Woman's club heard book reviews by Mrs. S. V Shonka and Mrs. Frank Gates at the club home. Miss Theresa Naso sang three selections and ten followed the program. Tea was served by the social committee chaired by Mrs. F. S Snyder and Miss Ma thilda Snouffer with Miss Mary Woilitishek at the tea table.

Woman's Club S. V Shonka Frank Gates Theresa Naso Coe College F. S Snyder Mathilda Snouffer Mary Woilitishek

Lonesome Cowboy Bob Hastings Hosts Party in Mexico Visit

Bob Hastings known as the Lonesome Cowboy from XER Mexico attended a party hosted by Maude J Signall at 826 Eighth Avenue SW. Hastings sang and yodeled with guitar accompaniment and shared radio experiences and Mexico insights. Royce Baker also performed with Hastings on violin and will join Mr Tlastings to broadcast from St Louis at KMOX later this week.

Bob Hastings XER Mexico Maude J Signall Eighth Avenue SW Mr Hastings Royce Baker Mr Baker Tlastings St. Lous KMOX

Boots Family Surprises Father on Sixty Second Birthday

Five children gathered at the Rompot addition home with picnic baskets to honor Mr Elis Boots on his sixty second birthday. The Cedar Rapids family group included Mr and Mrs Herbert Boots, Mr and Mrs Edward Welch with daughter, Mr and Mrs William Drew with children, Mrs William Myers with children, Mr and Mrs William Boots with children, and fifteen other relatives. Gifts were presented to Mr Boots.

Elis Boots Rompot Boots Herbert Boots Edward Welch William “Rew William Myers Willam Boots Cedar Rapids Mr Boots

Delphian Chapters Begin Their Study at Elms Tea Room

Alpha Delphian members start their fifth year with a luncheon and lesson on The Beginnings of Music led by Mrs Earl B Deizell at the Elms tea room. Reports came from Mrs H E Henderson Mrs C E Irwin Mrs E I Heuer Mrs D M Hall and Mrs Ben Ogden. Minerva Delphian met at 2 pm at the Chamber of Commerce with Early Music of the Asiatics Greeks and Early Christians as the study subject.

Alpha Delphian Elms Earl B Deizell H. E. Henderson C. E. Irwin E. I. Heuer D. M. Hall Ben Ogden Minerva Delphian Chamber of Commerce H. G. Heiserman A. E. Einen Grace Haxby W. Barnett Edith Godden

Board Meeting Before Annual Fruit Reception Held at Sunshine Mission

An open board meeting at the Sunshine Mission will be held Wednesday at 1 30 preceding the annual fruit and vegetable reception. Association board members will serve tea to guests with gifts. Tea is organized by Mrs. E W La Plant Mrs Fred Small and Mrs Harriett Powell.

Sunshine Mission E. W. la Plant Fred Small Harriett Powell

O L A T Club to Meet for Picnic Luncheon

The O L A T club will meet at Mrs. W R Hall's home 1607 First Avenue EF on Thursday at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Co W Walser will serve as assistant hostess for the picnic luncheon.

O L. A. T Club W. R. Hall First Avenue Co. W. Walser

Art group of A A U W meets at Mrs Cutler home

The art group of A A U W will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. H. O. Cutler’s home 511 Twenty third street SE. Any member of the organization may attend.

H. O. Cutler Twenty-third Street

Ministers Protest Publishing Names On County Relief

The Linn county Ministerial association denounces publishing names of county aid recipients and orders a letter of condemnation to the county board of supervisors. Speakers include John B Northcott Miss Jane Boyd and Mrs Clare Nichols. The meeting also notes recreation school plans led by Robert Murray and next talks on campaign issues by Reverends Little and Brooks.

Ministerial Association Linn County Board of Supervisors John B Northcott Jane Boyd Needlework Guild Clare Nichols School of Recreation Playground Commission Robert Murray Robert Little Arthur A. Brooks Cedar Rapids

Flying Squares Quilt Pattern By Nancy Page

Nancy Page presents a wig wag Flying Squares quilt design with guidance on fabric scraps pattern, sizing for beds, cutting and sewing tips, and how to obtain the full size pattern by mailing three cents plus self addressed stamped envelope to Nancy Page care of this paper.

Nancy Quilt Club Nancy Page

Family trip ends as See family returns to Chicago

Mr and Mrs Ro H See and their sons Harry and Morley returned to Chicago after a week with Mrs Margaret See and sisters Mrs C H St Clair and Mrs C H Stive. They visited the O N See family in Key Lone. See is district install supervisor for Tilmon Bell Pe'e phone in Chicago.

Ro H See Harry Morley Chicago Mr Sees Margaret See C H St Clair C H Stive O N See Key- Lone Mr See Tilmots Bell Pe'e

Nudge Club Hosts Evening At Minewood Home

Dr and Mrs Hoyt Thomas entertained a Nudge club at their residence Sunday evening. Prins were won by Mr and Mrs Lee Summ. Mr and Mrs JOC Gorup were guests. The Almass Club will meet with Mrs John Vaughn for luncheon on Wednesday at 115 Fifteenth Street NW.

Hoyt Thomas Minewood Drive Ned Prins Lee Summ Joc Gorup John Vaughn

Joly Upewn Club Plans Meeting With Mrs RoW Maxson

The Joly Upewn club will meet with Mrs RoW Maxson at 2114 Bever Avenue SE on Wednesday at 2 p m.

Joly Upewn Club Row Maxson Bever Avenue SE

Troops Patrol Canton After Mine Worker Wounding

National Guard troops patrolled Canton Illinois after Robert Pollitt, longtime union leader and mine employee, was seriously wounded as he and his wife arrived at the home of mine owner Charles Pschirrer. Police and deputies tightened security amid a labor war between unions.

Canton INS National Guard Robert Pollitt Pschirrer Clearview Illinois United Mine Workers of America Progressive Miners Union 130Th Infantry Peoria C. C. Prickett Prickett G. Ray Senift Pollitt Charles Pschirrer

Five Powers Seek Germany Return to Arms Conference

In Geneva a five power effort to win Germany back into the disarmament talks gained traction. Norman H. Davis and Sir John Simon push the plan with French Premier Herriot reportedly swayed toward a London meeting. Germany insists on arms parity before rejoining, stressing non participation remains a worry for major powers.

Geneva Ins Germany Europe Norman H. Davis John Simon Herriot France London

City Briefs and Personals Items Roundup

Grocery prices greatly reduced with a removal sale. Coykendall's at 726 Second Avenue advertises. Mrs. O. E. Kemp at 1540 Third Ave SE undergone major operation at St Luke's and is recovering. Miss Margaret Maddigan of 224 Paramount Building travels to Chicago for her aunt Mrs. John Nash's funeral. Mrs. David G. Bleakley of 2600 Meadowbrook Dr SE recovering and can see friends. Amana kraut supper 25 cents at St Paul’s church. Mr. and Mrs. A. G Charter depart for Kansas City and Ponca City for about a month. Elder E R Davis to start missionary sermons Oct 4 at 7 30 p m in LDS church Fifth Ave and Third St SW. O W Latimer and Co awarded 310 metal lockers for Adams School at setting by board of education. bid 78 cents for five box sockets was low among seven bidders.

Margaret Maddigan Paramount Building Chicago John Nash O. W. Latimer and Company Adams School Washington Annex Board of Education Latimer

School board names custodians at Van Buren and Grant High

Leonard Field appointed custodian of Van Buren school and Donald Niell named assistant janitor at Grant High by the board of education. The board authorized a $300 expense for clerical help in the treasurer's office.

Leonard Field van Buren School Donald Niell Grant High School Board of Education

False alarms trigger fire department responses this week

Firemen answered two calls on Monday night and Tuesday morning but found no blaze. The chief's car was sent as a precaution to a grocery store at 700 E Avenue NW for a leaking refrigerator. A general alarm at Fourth Avenue and Third Street SE at 7 35 a.m. Tuesday proved false.

E Avenue NW Fourth Avenue Third Street SE

Manchester Woman Sues Real Estate Firm for Fraud

Miss Florence Lindsay of Manchester Iowa filed a superior court suit in California alleging fraud in real estate contracts with Ernest W Bysshe Jr. She claims an $85 000 deal for a single lot was worth only $3 500 and names Frank A Arbuckle in the case. She cites Bysshe’s romantic conduct and a trip to Iowa. Defendants deny the charges.

Los Angeles Florence Lindsay Manchester Superior Ernest W Bysshe, Jr Frank A. Arbuckle Bysshe Miss Lindsay Elizabeth Ann Stough Long Beach Lindsay Iowa

Arrest of Melvin Hunter After Street Collapse

Melvin Hunter was arrested at 7 40 a m Tuesday and taken to the city jail on a charge of intoxication. He collapsed on the sidewalk on First street SE between Second and Third avenues. Dr Thomas F Suchomel was called to treat cuts and bruises from the fall.

Melvin Hunter Hunter First Street Second Third Avenues Thomas F. Suchomel

United Brethren Sunday School Board Meets Wednesday

The first quarterly meeting of the Sunday school board at the United Brethren church will be held in the church auditorium Wednesday evening at 7 30. Officers and teachers form the board with active committees recently appointed and all members are urged to attend for year plans discussion and action.

The United Brethren Church

Induction at Ku Klux Klan Meeting Sparks Tense Night

A fiery cross marked a large gathering as a Klan induction took place near the city edge. The Rev J G Lilley was appointed pastor of Jan Hus Methodist Church and arrives from East Dubuque after three years there.

Ku Klux Klan J G Lilley Jan Hus Methodist Church East Dubuque G W Catterell Dover Minn North Western Fourth Street Second Avenue G Armstrong Cedar Rapids St Luke's Hospital Upper Town

Suitcases Stolen With $12,000 Bonds

CHICAGO INS Suitcases containing 12000 in bonds were sought by police Tuesday. The bags belonged to Mrs Anna Hughes of Elgin Illinois and were stolen while a porter left them unguarded for a few minutes. The bonds are negotiable and the bags also held a St Louis bank book showing a 1200 balance and clothing.

Chicago INS Anna Hughes Elgin Ill St. Louis

Amelia Bingham Performs in A Modern Magdalen at Greene’s

Amelia Bingham appeared in A Modern Magdalen at Greene’s opera house today. William Jennings Bryan, former Democratic nominee, is in the city for an address and is staying with John T Hamilton. Mrs. Jennie Berry departed for the G A encampment in Washington DC. A starch factory for the American Cereal plant near Cedar Rapids will be built. excavation starts next week in Riverside Park addition with Cedar Rapids investors Douglas brothers and George B Dutton involved.

Amelia Bingham Greene Opera House William Jennings Bryan John T Hamilton Jennie Berry G.A Washington, D. C American Cereal Company Cedar Rapids Riverside Park Douglas Brothers George B. Dutton

Breaded Veal Dishes and Desserts From a Daily Menu

The menu lists breaded veal for dinner with breakfast and luncheon options. Recipes include breaded veal rounds with egg crumb coating and a sauce, cucumber relish salad with French dressing, walnut bars with butter and sugar, and a vanilla nut cake batter baked in a shallow pan.

Washington and Jefferson college drops grass ban placards

In Washington Pennsylvania a college sign change replaces keep off the grass with Please walk on the grass. President Ralph C. Hutchinson says he likes walking on the grass and cares more about students than the lawn.

Washington, Pa Washington and Jefferson College Ralph C. Hutchinson

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