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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1932

Page

8

National Garden Leaders Visit Des Moines Hosts

Des Moines hosts Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hamilton entertain prominent garden club leaders including Mrs. Frederic Kellogg of Morristown New Jersey and Mrs. F Joel Swift of Nyack New York. The visitors attended a council meeting and left for Omaha and other homes Friday after dinners.

Des Moines James E. Hamilton Linden Drive Hamilton Frederick Kellogg Morristown N. J National Council of Federated State Garden Clubs F. Joel Swift Nyack-on-the- Hudson N. Y Clara Limbert Park McMullen Kent Garden Club Federation of Garden Clubs of Michigan Joseph H. Brewer Preston Rice Grand Rapids Mich Mrs. Hamilton

Martha Marquis Circle hears Mrs. Max Daehler

Mrs. Max Daehler gave an entertaining talk on her summer trip through the mountains of Norway and climbing the Swiss Alps for the Martha Marquis circle of Coe college faculty wives. The meeting was held at Mrs. L. E. Garwood’s home with luncheon served by assistant hostesses.

Max Daehler Norway Swiss Alps Martha Marquis Coe College L. E. Garwood C Avenue NE Daechler Marvin Cone Ben Peterson Vernon Lichtenstein Forest Rutgers C. T. Hickok Janie Perkins C. W. Perkins

Nugents Return from Minnesota Summer Ranch Trip

Mr and Mrs A E Nugent of 1411 Washington Avenue SE returned Thursday from their summer home at a ranch on Echo Lake Minnesota where they have resided since May 1.

A. E. Nugent Washington Avenue Echo Lake Minnesota

Bailey Couple Headed to Madison for Iowa Wisconsin Game

Dr and Mrs Fred W Bailey of 1832 Second Avenue SE will drive Saturday morning to Madison Wisconsin to attend the Iowa Wisconsin football game.

Fred W. Bailey Second Avenue SE Madison Wis

Miss Lucile Gammon Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday

Miss Lucile Gammon daughter of Mr and Mrs James G Gammon was honored on her eighteenth birthday Tuesday by a group of friends. Those present included Mr and Mrs Stanley Biiney and the Misses Adelaide Gibson Alma Hemsky Alta Comley Edna Comley Irmalea Butka and Guy Rich Robert Comley Donald Johnson LeRoy Greene Donald Chapshan and Mr and Mrs Elmer Splitger ber and their children. Miss Gammon received a number of gifts.

Lucile Gammon James G. Gammon Stanley Biiney Adelaide Gibson Alma Hemsky Alta Comley Edna Comley Irmalea Butka Guy Rich Robert Comley Donald Johnson LeRoy Greene Donald Chapshan Elmer Splitgerber Miss Gammon

Miss Virginia Stanek Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Miss Virginia Stanek of 1511 Second Street SW hosted a bridge club gathering Tuesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Katherine Cuyler, Miss Mildred Hadley, and Miss Florence Reese, with several members including Miss Josephine Patton and others in attendance.

Virginia Stanek Second Street Katherine Cuyler Mildred Hadley Florence Reese Josephine Patton Dorothy Hrdlicka Ann Kriz Vara Bowman

Schulze announce marriage of Helene Kranz to J L Douda

Mr and Mrs L E Schulze announce the marriage of their daughter Helene Kranz to J L Douda at Rock Island Illinois on Thursday. They will live with Mrs Douda's parents at 636 Eighteenth avenue SW Cedar Rapids for a period.

L. E. Schulze Helene Kranz J. L. Douda Cedar Rapids Rock Island Ill Mrs. Douda Eighteenth Avenue

Sorority Hosts Friday Evening Spread in Rooms

Alpha Gamma Delta members will enjoy a Friday evening spread at 6 in its rooms with Harriet Mateer and Beryl Brookman in charge.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Harriet Mateer Beryl Brookman

Milwaukee Women’s Club Card Party Friday Night

The Milwaukee Women’s club hosts a member card party at the clubrooms Friday at 8 30 p m Mrs Frank Hall will be among the organizers guiding the event for members seeking a social evening.

Milwaukee Women’s Club Frank Hall

Local A. A. U. W. chapter to honor guests at Cedar Rapids meeting

Cedar Rapids A A U W plans a Friday dinner at the Montrose hotel with speaker Mrs. F G Atkinson of Minneapolis first vice president and National Fellowship fund chairwoman and guest Mrs F H Waters of Ames director of the Northwest section. The dinner is the branchs sole event of the year.

F. G. Atkinson Minneapolis American Association of University Women National Fellowship Fund Committee Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Atkinson F. H. Waters Ames Northwest

Y W C A Fall Conference Sets Up Year Plans

Young Women's Christian Association committees board members and staff meet Saturday at the association building for the annual fall setting up conference. Opening worship at 10 a.m. led by Mrs P W Jacobson follows five minute talks on community expectations. Luncheon at 12 30 then joint reports and final worship.

Young Women’s Christian Association Association P. W. Jacobson Charles D. Menson Estella Swem J. R. McCullough Edith Zezula George Laird W. H. Morgan Iowa City Morgan D. A. Stoffet Zz. W. C. A. Board R. F. Judson

Sorority Tea Hosted by Kappa Delta Pledges

Pledges of Kappa Delta entertained members of other sororities at a Thursday afternoon tea in the chapter room located at 1400 Second Avenue. Dean Mary Bell, Miss Helen Hanson, and Miss Zeta Colee presided at the tea table with decorations in green and white and Miss Eva Lou McPike in charge of arrangements.

Kappa Delta Sorority Second Avenue Dean Mary Bell Helen Hanson Miss Zeta Colee Eva Lou McPike

Woman's club opens fall program with sewing meeting

The philanthropic department of the Woman's club held its first fall program on Thursday afternoon at the clubhouse. Members spent the afternoon sewing and officers served tea including Mrs. M. B. DeWoody, Mrs. Millie Davis, and Miss Anna Calderwood.

The Woman’s Club M. B. DeWoody Millie Davis Anna Calderwood

Mt Vernon Club Women Hostesses At Federation Tea

Mt. Vernon Iowa district convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs features a 4 to 5 pm tea at Pfeiffer hall drawing room hosted by local club women. Reception committee includes Mrs H J Burgstahl er Mrs J B Robinson and others. Official tables led by club presidents. Breakfast hosts include state and local club leaders. Thursday sessions planned at the convention.

Mt. Vernon Club Federation Tea Ingleside Glenn Rogers Altruria E. E Eru William Larrabee Clermont Eugene Henely Grinnell Francis Whitley Webster City E. M. Adams Central City Eugene Adams H. Gratiot Dubuque Cser Kellogg Cedar Rapids

Guest Of Mrs C H Wilkins Honored At Several Events

Mrs. J E Smith of Passaic New Jersey visits in the city a month and is honored at multiple social affairs. Mrs C L Douglass hosted a luncheon at her SE home then guests joined a bridge session at the Ausadie residence. Mrs Amnie K Franken Miss Katherine Franken and Mrs J C Johnson gave a luncheon and later bridge at the Franken home. Mrs John Russell and Miss Harriet Boyce hosted a luncheon at 415 Seventeenth Street SE for Mrs Smith.

J. E. Smith Passaic N. J C. H. Wilkins Blake Boulevard C. L. Douglass Knollwood Drive Smith Amnie K. Franken Katherine Franken J. C. Johnson Ausadie Teace Franken Hillcrest Drive Bridge John Russell Harriet Boyce Seventeenth Street SE

Honor for Dr and Mrs Harlan Updegraff in Mount Vernon

Dr. and Mrs. Harlan Updegraff and their son Berlan of Washington DC visit their daughter Dr. Ruth Updegraff in Iowa City and are hosted by friends in Mount Vernon. Dinner at Dr. James Harlans home with guests including President H Burgstahler and several professors. Open house follows. Lisbon home set for Friday. Eva Blue plans Pfeiffer hall dinner Sunday.

Harlan Updegraff Berlan Washington, D. C Ruth Updegraff Iowa City Mount Vernon Updegraff Cornell College James Harlan H. J. Burgstahler William Ebersole Harry Kelly Eva Blue Elsie Barrett Leila Huebsch H. C. Stancliff Harlan Updegraffs W. C. Stuckslager Lisbon Pfeiffer Hall

King’s Daughters Circle Meets With Grace Drew

The I. H. N. circle of King’s Daughters met Thursday with Miss Grace Drew at 1304 Third Avenue SE and discussed its activities for the coming year. Mrs. A. L. Drew, the president, and Mrs. E. C. Helfenstine were named delegates to attend the convention in Burlington from October 12 to 14.

I. H. N. Circle of King’s Daughters Grace Drew Third Avenue SE A. L. Drew E. C. Helfen- Stine Burlington

Hoovers Visit Des Moines Trip with Risden Family

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hoover and daughter Maxine with Miss Ruth Stoddard returned from a several day visit in Des Moines. They were guests at the state house of J. E. Risden and attended events with President and Mrs. Hoover.

E. L. Hoover Maxine Ruth Stoddard Des Moines Fred van Horn State House J. E. Risden Bureau of Investigation Hoover

Midboro Club Hosts Luncheon at Mrs Spencer’s Home

The Midboro club met at Mrs. H. W. Spencer’s residence 510 Thirty-second street NE for a luncheon. The next gathering is set for Mrs. Glen Thomas’s home 3024 FE avenue NE.

Midboro Club 8. W. Spencer Thirty-second Street Glen Thomas FE Avenue

Beta Phi Alpha to Honor Parents at Coe College

Members of Beta Phi Alpha sorority at Coe College will honor their parents with a post game spread. The event follows the football game at the Beta Belfry in the Woman's Club.

Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Coe College Beta Belfry

Thimble Air club meets at Mrs Bean home

A newly formed Thimble Air club met at 1104 G avenue NE with Mrs Ruth Kalista Mrs Anna Wachal Mrs Maybelle Kerstens Mrs Bert McDowell Jr Miss Lenore Kloubec and Miss Blanche Drahos in attendance. Wachal elected lessee garvanann and Bean chosen secretary and treasurer. Next meeting set for one week at Miss Blanche Drahos home. First meeting occurred September 28 with Mrs Ruth Ka.

Thimble Air Club Clyde Bean G Avenue Ruth Kalista Anna Wachal Maybelle Kerstens Bert McDowell Lenore Kloubec Blanche Drahos Ruth Ka

Skits Draw Big Crowd at Rapids Country Club Dinner

About eighty five members attended the Rapids Country Club family dinner on Thursday night to enjoy four short skits performed by the club entertainment committee and other members. Skits included humorous misdirections about pastry versus jewels and gender role caricatures in bridge.

Rapids Country Club James W. Bell John Carey Douglas Kirk Jane Carey Joseph P. Cotton, Jr Edwin H. Wadsworth Julia Robbins Gordon Lay

Irene Kadlec Weds Harry B James in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Irene Marie Kadlec married Harry B James in a 5 pm Wed service at Hus Memorial Church in Cedar Rapids with about 100 guests. The couple, introduced by her father, planned a Minnesota motor trip before settling in Cedar Rapids.

Irene Marie Kadlec Harry B. James Hus Memorial Bren Frank Troyak Charlotte Trachta Leonard Chadima South Side Commercial Club South Side Club Mrs. James Minnesota Cedar Rapids Mr. James

Pattern 2404 apron frock for home sewers

A Cedar Pattern ad describes Pattern 2404 an apron frock popular with housewives reversible fronts simple details and easy to sew Sizes 34 to 44 require fabric 4 1/2 yards for size 34 Includes illustrated step by step instructions and 15 cents per pattern Order by writing name address and style number Pattern Catalogue offered with 32 pages of models and prices

Anne Adams

Babylonian Priests Shaped Law, Writing, and Fate

In ancient Babylon the capital Babylon housed major temples where priests presided over law, sacrifices, and education in sacred writing. Priests claimed skills in foretelling events by liver shape, celestial omens from the moon and planets, and stars seen as divine powers. Some served as dream interpreters, others played harps, sang, or exorcised demons.

Abylonia Borsippa Cuba Kish Isban Babylon Venus

Surprise Leaflet Offer From Uncle Ray 1932

The notice advertises a leaflet titled 24 Riddles Five Magic Tricks and Seven Puzzles. Readers are invited to request the pamphlet by mailing a letter to Uncle Ray care of this newspaper, enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope. Copyright 1932.

Uncle Ray

Ashley Chapter To Hear Edgar Harlan

Edgar R. Harlan curator of the Historical Memorial and Art department will discuss Chief Black Hawk at the Ashley chapter D A R meeting. The talk follows the regular meeting at the Woman's club starting 2 30 p m with Marion Linn chapter invited as guests of the Cedar Rapids chapter.

Black Hawk Edgar R. Harlan Historical Memorial and Art Department of Town Ashley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Woman's Club Marion Linn Marion Cedar Rapids

P. T. A. Edgewood meeting outlines activities

Edgewood No. 1 P. T. A. met Thursday at 8 p m with president George Geiger outlining P. T. A. value to parents and reporting the Waterloo district meeting. Albert Earl to attend Grant high school recreation classes. four mothers to study child development home management nutrition and home relations. Officers listed along with committee chairs.

Edgewood No. 1 George Geiger Waterloo Albert Earl Grant High School O. Olver G. B. Hale J. Gerber Mother's Club George Patterson H. G. Apfel H.G. Apfel A. Harris T. Wall A. Goodenough O. Mason O. R. Olver Funk C. Bird

College Club To Hear Of Women’s Corrective Farm

Miss Elizabeth Munger superintendent of the State Farm for Women at Niantic Connecticut will speak at a Cedar Rapids College club meeting in the Crystal room of the Hotel Montrose The state farm operates 1000 acres run by the girls under supervision It offers insights into delinquent girls becoming better adjusted to community life Members considering joining are invited to attend

Elizabeth Munger State Farm For Women Niantic Conn Cedar Rapids College Club Montrose State Farm

Miss Dorothy Georkee Hosts Prewedding Party at 414 Sixth Ave

Miss Dorothy Georkee entertained at her home on Monday evening in honor of Miss Lucille Greene whose marriage to Kenneth Baker will take place Saturday. Music and dance provided the entertainment with prizes awarded to Mrs Baker and Mrs F O Greene. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs J F Gearkee. Attending were Lucille Greene Mary Jane Stein Maxine Petranek Pearl Blood Harriet Meeker Pauline Gillette Grace Atkins and Mesdames F O Greene Anna Baker H J Underwood Norman Scott and J F Gearkee.

Dorothy Georkee Sixth Avenue SW Lucille Greene Kenneth Baker Danco Baker F. O. Greene J. F. Gearkee Mary Jane Stein Maxine Petranek Pearl Blood Harriet Meeker Pauline Gillette Grace Atkins Anna Baker H. J. Underwood Norman Scott

Will Rogers Honored as Senior Classmate at Wellesley

Wellesley Mass AP Will Rogers the cowboy humorist has been chosen by the college seniors as their honorary classmate. Each year a member is nominated to receive the honor and deliver the class supper address in June. Last year actor George Arliss held the same honor.

Wellesley Mass Will Rogers Wellesley College George Arliss

Fire Destroys Barn and Damages House in SE City

A barn behind Ra h Schuman residence at 1252 Tenth SE burned after a 12:55 a.m. origin blaze. The fire spread to an adjacent home belonging to Claude Maufin and Art Miller at 1311 Eleventh St SE, destroying the barn and damaging the side and roof. interior damage limited to water and smoke. Firemen were summoned to the scene.

Ra H Schuman Tenth Pe SE Claude Maufin Art Miller Eleventh Street SE Schuman

Groceries and Jewelry Stolen From Home

Mrs. W. F. Reynolds reports theft of groceries a watch chain a charm two rings and a stick pin from her home at 1122 Eighth Street NW. The groceries were found in the garage the next morning while the jewelry disappeared between 2 05 p m and 3 30 p m with the house locked during the incident.

W. F. Reynolds Eighth Street

Prince of Wales Cake with Apple Sauce Recipe

A reader recalls a spicy Prince of Wales cake from childhood and shares a suggested apple sauce cake recipe. The cook’s apple sauce makes the cake moist and keeps well for several days, as noted by Nancy who found the recipe in her book.

Nancy

Apple Sauce Loaf Cake From Old Recipe

Cream shortening and sugar then add egg. Lightly flour nut raisins and fold into mixture. Sift flour with soda salt cinnamon and cloves. Stir in apple sauce and vanilla. Bake in an oiled leaf cake pan at 350F for one hour. Do not ice.

Nancy Page Seeks SASE for Leaflet Request

Notice asks readers to send a stamped self addressed envelope to Nancy Page via this paper to obtain a leaflet. The copyright 1932 notice accompanies the request.

Nancy Nancy Page

Maddigan School Recital Showcases Intermediate Pupils

The Maddigan School of Music presents a Saturday forenoon recital in its auditorium featuring intermediate students. The program includes readings, piano solos and duets, violin pieces, dance, drama, and a junior dancing party segment with numerous named students.

Maddigan School of Music Valient Burns de Wentworth Dorothy Shaw Jeaniehens Meister Tucker Tt Patton Olin Brown A Edwards Joseph Russell Ruth Preg Janet Nae Gath- Sones Beicols Phyllis Kobe Dogbhy Evelyn Kezar la Vernesse Johnson Dorothy Mae Meryeee

Reynolds Will Probate Set After Gun Death

A will drafted in 1931 near Long Island leaves Smith Reynolds vast Reynolds tobacco holdings to his brother and two sisters, minus specific bequests. It provides 50 000 to Albert Walker, a 50 000 to his first wife Anne Cannon Reynolds and their daughter Anne Cannon Reynolds II, with other arrangements reported but not named.

New York Smith Reynolds Winston-Salem N. C Reynolds Long Island Libby Holman Miss Holman Albert Walker Anne Cannon Reynolds Anne Cannon Reynolds II

Mrs Keith-Miller And Capt Lancaster To Leave Country

Labor department waives deportation warrants for Captain W N Lancaster and Mrs Jessie M Keith-Miller as they plan to depart the United States next Friday. Officials say the case is closed, with no further action on alleged alien smuggling from Cuba and no charges pending in the killing case.

Washington Labor Department W.N. Lancaster Jessie M. Keith-Miller Miller Lancaster Hayden Clarke Miami Cuba

Blacksmith Shop Turned Tiny Theater Near Germantown

In Philadelphia a historic early Colonial blacksmith shop on the Germantown battlefield site has been converted into a small theater. Next week the venue presents Robin Hood.

Philadelphia Germantown

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