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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1934

Page

8

Jackson P. T. A. Head Names Committees

Mrs. E. E. Bunce announces committee chairmen at the first Jackson Parent-Teacher Association meeting of the year. Health chair man goes to Mrs. James Smith. safety to Mrs. L. E. Witcraft. publicity to Mrs. J. L. McLain. radio to Mrs. G. M. Ritchie. motion picture to Mrs. Robert Houston. Delegates named for Northeast District conference in Dubuque. safety chief Dan Kruidenier and fire chief Emil P. Kohout led a safety round table. Social hour followed. sixth grade mothers hosted refreshments.

E. E. Bunce Jackson Parent-Teacher Association James Smith L. E. Witcraft J. L. McLain G. M. Ritchie Robert Houston Bunce John Arnold Dubuque Dan Kruidenier Emil P. Kohout

Fifty Delegates To Attend PTA Meet In Dubuque

Fifty delegates from Cedar Rapids and other districts travel to Dubuque for the Northeast district Division-Teacher conference. Mrs Seth is district president and Ms Grafion secretary as sessions and lunch unfold with speakers including Miss Agnes Samuelson and Dr William F. Russell.

PTA Dubuque T. C Schuknecht Avenue NW Mot Eenadion Pga Avenue Tharsdas Seth Grafion Tie Enmier Tree A Cedar Rapads Dam Frankhause Dali Amd Cate Sas Mage Wits Dubugie Grafton Wespie Bev S. Salzmann Warter Seminanty Adien Woo Jelhinston Agnes Samuelson Public Asstruction

Mrs. Daryl John Guest at 2423 Bever Avenue SE

Mrs. Daryl John of Washington DC is a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fortune at 2423 Bever Avenue SE.

Daryl John Washington, da Mrs John Fortune Bever Avenue SE

Mrs Erwin Sherman Visits Panisham Family Home

Mrs Sherman of Minneapolis stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles W Panisham at 3300 Thirst Avenue. She plans to remain in Cedar Rapids until the first of next week.

Erwin Sherman Minneapolis Charles W. Panisham Thirst Avenue Sherman Cedar Rapids

Hendrickson Hostess Bridge Club Buffet At Home

Miss Hilda Hendrickson entertained a bridge club at her home on Ninth Street SW with a buffet supper. Rose zinnias decorated the tables and prizes went to Miss Phillipson Miss Thompson and Miss Rose with guests including Mrs Edgar B Papper and numerous club members.

Iss Hendrickson Hilda Hendrickson Ninth Street Rose Zinnias Rose Tavers Edgar B. Papper Ridge Hee Phillipson Alberta Chompson Selma Rose Tapyer Phillipson Thompe Rose Pauline Vane Los Helbig Nermai

Halloween Party Slated by Security Benen

The Security Benen will hold a short gathering Friday at 7 30 p.m. in hall to entertain youth and parents with a games and refreshments.

Dinner for two brides elect at Commonwealth tea room

Miss Felda Small and Miss Martin Miner, brides elect, were honored at a Wednesday dinner hosted by Miss Mabel Wetaler at the Commonwealth tea room. Details note upcoming weddings with Thomas Radloff and Arthur Mehaffey, both set for late November or early December. A post dinner dance awarded prizes to Mrs Jol Campbell and Mrs HV Soper. several guests attended.

Felda Small Martin Miner Commonwealth Tea Room Mabel Wetaler Miss Small Thomas Radloff Miss Miner Arthur Mehaffey Jol. Campbell Mre HV Soper Ermengarde Cuhel Stethi Steffenson Lorraine Wieland Lorraine Mueller Lillian Jesina Helen Fisher Mary Ferne Soper Campbell Ro A Smith

Campus Sister Party At Coe College Draws Crowd

About 200 women attended the Campus Sister party in Voorhees hall at Coe College on Wednesday evening. Dinner followed in the dining room and the grand march and program happened in drawing rooms. Catherine Crane sang, Jane Henderson read, Jewel Allman played violin, Ellen Lorenzon won best costume and Ruth Ganfield led arrangements.

Coe College Voorhees Hall Catherine Crane Jane Henderson Jewel Allman Ellen Lorenzon Ruth Ganfield Kathryn Kendall

Miss Rath and Ellsworth Torgerson Honored at Dinner

Miss Clarice Rath and Ellsworth Torgerson, whose marriage set for Oct 18, were feted at a Wednesday dinner hosted by Miss Florence Zimmer at Macshaven near Center Point. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tee MeaArthur, Miss Rath, Mrs Torgerson, Miss Marguerite Oswald, Dr Lee Huston, Charles Quentin, and Max Fry.

Clarice Rath Ellsworth Torgerson Florence Zimmer Macshaven Lee McArthur Center Point Tee MeaArthur Miss Rath Torgerson Marguerite Oswald Lee Huston Charles Quentin Max Fry

Community Gathering At Nurwat Hosts Noted Guests

The event at Nurwat featured Mrs Itol Trasty and Mr Al Mea De Ti Vphoast hosting guests after Wednesday evening activities. Captain Paul J Vesa and Jean Batn attended, with others including Jevar Reed and Teton Folow. Recovery efforts followed the jetty incident.

Mroo Itol Nurwat Almea de Ti Ets Werte Paul J Vesa Jean Batn Venoure Jevar Reed Vialgta Teton

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a local sale action likely related to property. Readable names or dates are missing, but officials and jurisdiction are implied. The text suggests an official notice of sale under a local authority with unspecified deadline.

Fragmentary OCR Notice Card

Fragmented readable text mentions items not fully clear. The record preserves only partial phrases and names without a coherent event or outcome. Further context is needed to identify people places or actions accurately.

Baer Four F F vay Weve Ate Fal Ow Moet

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and phrases. No coherent event, people, or places can be determined for a reliable headline or summary.

Mrs Gundling Hosts Social Evening at 334 Twenty Street

Mrs Gundling entertained a small party Wednesday at her home 334 Twenty Street. Guests included Mrs Hensord Snv and Mr Walter Bewasard. Refreshments were served and prizes were awarded after bridge games.

Toh Gundling Ft Street

Visitors hosted for tea at Ter Swe SOS Pourth avenue

Mrs Burgin of Chicago Won Agnes Kaseo of town City and Mrs Arthur of St Peters attend a city event with several guests. Mrs Roree visits her son-in-law and daughter at 1737 Blake boulevard SE as Mrs Arthur leaves after a visit. Mrs Quarton stays with her son-in-law and daughter-in-law at 2232 Linden drive SE.

Grint Pourth Avenue Ahonsy Bete Burgin Chicago Agnes Kaseo Town City Jatus Arthur St Petersvary Bla W. DB. Quarfoes Algona Algona Mos Burgin Is A Guest Me There of Dre and Mrs. E EH Beaven Sixth Avenue California Roree Mre W. C. Shuttleworth Blake Boulevard Arthur H. R. Trewin Fourth Avenue

Tuesday Study Club hears Alaska travel tales at luncheon

Mrs Lester De Yarman addressed the Tuesday Study Club at Mrs Koffron's tea room detailing her Alaska trip this summer. She shared vivid word pictures and used travel snapshots to illustrate her journey. Mrs W A Montgomery presided as new club president. Members of the social committee included Mrs HW Ward Mrs F G Ladd Mrs W E Curtis and Mrs R R Williamson.

Lester de Yarman Koffron Alaska de Yarman W A Montgomery HW Ward F G Ladd W.E Curtis R. R. Williamson

Beta Sigma Phi Sigma Chapter Guests At Cedar Rapids Meeting

Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Wednesday meeting with guests Mrs. Arthur Kelwig of Elizabeth New York formerly Cedar Rapids and Miss Viola Shellabarger recently of Tau chapter Davenport now in Cedar Rapids. In Miss Ida M Mc Quinn’s absence Miss Eileen Koehler led the session with reports on current events and a review of Emily Post’s latest etiquette edition by Velma Baumhoefner.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi National Business Girls’ Sorority Arthur Kelwig Elizabeth No Y Cedar Rapids Viola Shellabarger Tau Chapter Davenport Ida M McQuinn Eileen Koehler Ann Kriz Velma R Baumhoefner Emily Post

Mrs Warry Glessner Hosts Sisters and Friends at 317 Twenty second

Mrs Warry Glessner entertained Tuesday evening at her home 317 Twenty second street NE complimenting her sister Mrs Ray Goodwater a recent bride Mildred Sedgwick daughter of Mrs Mattie Sedgwick 1024 Fourth avenue SE Prize winners were Mrs Richard Stehr and Mrs R Ehlers Several other guests attended including Mrs John Gill Mrs Harry Cisler Mrs Vincent Ernst Miss Hazel Brown Miss Frances McGillicuddy Mrs Mattie Sedgwick Mrs Millard Barnett and Mrs Ray Goodwater Mrs Glessner was assisted by her mother Mrs Mathe Sedgwick.

Warry Glessner Twenty-second Street Ray Goodwater Goodwater Mildred Sedgwick Mattie Sedgwick Fourth Avenue Richard Stehr R. Ehlers John Gill Harry Cisler Vincent Ernst Hazel Brown Frances

Mrs Kendall Hosts Jolly Ramblers Card Afternoon

Mrs Henry Kendall of 904 Sixth Avenue SE entertained members of the Jolly Ramblers club Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs William Willenberg and Mrs Alta Sehall at cards.

Henry Kendall Sixth Avenue SE Jolly Ramblers Club Witliam Willenberg Alta Sehall

St Elizabeth's Circle Meets in School Parlors Friday

St Elizabeth's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church will gather in the school parlors Friday at 2 pm with Mrs C Chverten and Mrs E Taxlor as hostesses. The Proteen class of St Paul's Wettac et eharson also has a meeting announced by Fr Gay.

St Elizabeth’s St. Paul's Prothean St Paul's Wettac Et Eharson Gay

St Pauls Church Youth Luncheon at 1pm Friday

The Young at Heart class of St Pauls church plans a Friday luncheon at Mrs B Tashr's home on Twenty-third Street. Hosts will include Mrs Gras Mrs Gard Mrs Eugene and Mrs Anderson to assist the hostess.

St. Paul’s Church Kensraten St Pauls Church B Tashr Sio Twenty-ti Rd Street Gras Gard Eugene Anderson

Buchanan P T A elects delegates and hears talk

Mrs Bart Coffing and Mrs Ben Peterson were elected delegates to the Northeast district conference to be held in Dubuque. About eighty five members attended the Buchanan P T A meeting at the school. Alternate delegates were Mrs Leonard Koch and Mrs Larry Condon. Prof C Ward Macy spoke on Our Changing Economic Order. Music by the 4 A class directed by Miss Evelyn Stokes. Tea hosted by sixth grade mothers with garden flowers on display. A picture prize went to the 4 A pupils with the most mothers present.

Bart Q O. Coffing Ben H. Peterson Dubuque Buchanan Parent-Teacher Association Leonard Koch Larry Condon C Ward Macy Coe College Evelyn Stokes Koch F Langworthy Orville Rust Parent Education Coffing Ruth Phillips E . Klein Ruth Snyder Leon Meyers

Four Local Women Pledge At Ames

Four local women pledge at Iowa State College in Ames after the ten day rushing period. The entrants are Miss Evelyn Burchard of Cedar Rapids Gamma Phi Beta Miss Elizabeth Sloss of Marion Alpha Delta Pi Miss Elta Boland of Fairfax Alpha Gamma Delta and Miss Janet Lothian of Marion Gamma Phi Beta.

Iowa State College Ames Evelyn Burchard Cedar Rapids Gamma Phi Beta Elizabeth Sloss Marion Alpha Delta Pi Elta Boland Fairfax Alpha Gamma Delta Janet Lothian

Reverend McCullough Speaks on Character Education at Cleveland P T A

The Rev J Renwick McCullough of Westminster Presbyterian spoke to Cleveland P T A on character education urging parental involvement as central to a child’s social life. The meeting included songs, notes from officials, a traffic-safety project appeal, and a fall flower program by Miss Amy Devitt’s second graders.

E. L. Miller City Safety Commission L. R Kriz A. B. Hird Amy Devitt L. Walters

Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Hosts Meeting at Home

Mrs Della Garner hosted Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary members at 211 Feiter street SE. A regular business meeting followed with officers and members in attendance.

Della Garner Cedar Rapids Fiteert A. Furg Vera Lor

Local Ely driver honored at Mrs Emmett event

Ely resident Mat Reenet Clark entered a ceremony honoring effors in commerce. Attendees included guests such as Ann McMeel, Elizabeth Earlene, Mattern Maron Van Fossen, Warttz Revpotu, and Ralph Redes. Everett Oprecht and others attended.

Mat Reenet Clark Ely Emmett Sturpky Ann McMeel Jordar Mary wErer Maron van Fossen Warttz Revpotu Kiamne Mauss MoMeri Ralph Redes Wie Everett Oprecht Mere Memeel Toe

Curtis Home Visitor Hurt En Route From New York

Curtis resident VM Cuortis of Los Angeles was injured while en route to his home at 1723 Kuake Boulevard SE after a buying trip to New York City. The incident occurred Wednesday on the way home.

Hayes P T A Elects Delegates to Northeast Conference

At the Hayes public school Wednesday 55 members attended the first meeting. Mrs Charles Kriz and Mrs a A Kapoun were elected to represent Hayes P T A at the Northeast district conference to be held Friday in Dubuque. Mrs F Stastny is an alternate delegate. Mrs Willian Zaruba reported 75 dues paid for the year. Mrs T P Smuth, parent edu-

Charles Kriz A A. Kapoun Hayes Dubuque F . Stastny Willian Zaruba T. P. Smuth Edu

Fashionable Fall Sport Shoes And Bags Pair Up

In a 1934 Amos Parrish piece, sports shoes and handbags are highlighted as complementary fashion items for fall. Oxford shoes with built up heels and sturdy calf leathers dominate, while bags favor simple lines, minimal trimmings, and matching calf or alligator materials. Brown remains the season’s core color, with coordinated pairs emphasized.

York Oxford Amos Parrish

Meeting on child study methods at local school

Location details caress a meeting announced for Oct. 17 at the school to discuss methods for the coming year in child study work. All parents are invited. Miss Belle Campbell presented no teachers to the mothers and a social hour followed.

Cation Belle Campbell

Minnesota trip ends with visits to Rochester and relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klersey of Center Point, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Maier of Onslow, and Miss Melissa R. Allard of Cedar Rapids returned from a five day motor trip to Rochester Minnesota and other points of interest where they visited relatives.

Herbert Klersey Center Point C. M. Maier Onslow Melissa R. Allard Cedar Rapids Rochester Minn

Hanson Homie Hosts Dawes Guests in Juneau Home

Dr and Mrs J P Dawes of Juneau Alaska are guests in the home of Dr and Mrs H E Hanson at 1909 Beyer avenue SE.

J. P. Dawes Juneau Alaska H. E. Hanson Beyer Avenue

Not Ready for U S Ownership of Rails

Joseph B Eastman federal coordinator of transportation told the Kansas City audience he is not ready to recommend public ownership and operation of railroads. He cited a prior report to the President and Congress and noted no change in stance under existing conditions. He highlighted potential annual savings from terminal unification of 35.6 to 60 million dollars, offset by labor costs. He proposed a dismissal compensation plan for younger workers and tied its benefits to railroad retirement act provisions.

Kansas City Joseph B Eastman trans-Missouri- Kansas Shippers Board Kansas City Traffic Club Eastman Congress

Sixth Victim of Assassination Dies in Marseille

Yolande Parisis, 14, dies in Marseille after being wounded by stray bullets in the Tuesday assassinations. The toll rises to six.

Marseilles France Yolande Parisis

Lenihan Tells Of His Trip Abroad

The Rev. D. J. Lenihan, pastor of St. Patrick's church, discusses his summer tour of France Belgium and Holland. He notes Europe’s mood as low yet busy and hopeful and reports minimal anti American sentiment despite the unfavorable exchange rate. He recounts a harrowing Koenigsmark fire on the return voyage, praising the captain and crew for their courageous conduct and the lack of panic among passengers.

Europe D. J. Lenihan St. Patrick's Church France Belgium Holland Father Lenihan Cedar Rapids Saar Koenigsmark Arnold Bernstein Line

Cubs Trade Babe Herman for Sam Leslie

The Chicago Cubs completed a trade sending outfielder Babe Herman to the Brooklyn Dodgers in exchange for first baseman Sam Leslie. Herman, once a Brooklyn idol, moves to the Dodgers as part of the deal.

Cubs Babe Herman Sam Leslie Dodgers Chicago INS Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Herman Brooklyn

Runaway Car Fatally Injures Omaha Man

Harry Karnstrom, a Omaha carpenter, was fatally injured when a runaway car rolled backward from a parked spot on a steep bank and struck him as he tried to stop it. He died minutes after the accident.

Omaha Harry Karnstrom

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Notables

M F Stickley 47 of 816 Eighth Ave NE fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication in police court. John R Hoff, son of B J Hoff, 1215 Second Ave SE, to St Louis as student in St Louis University arts and sciences. Reserve officers winter classes drew about thirty in Waterloo open night. Y M C A Pioneers to attend Coe Monmouth game. meet at 1 p m Saturday. Rock Island train with 302 CCC workers from Fort Knox Ky to Idaho passes through Cedar Rapids Thursday at 8 p m.

M. F. Stickley Eighth Avenue NE John R. Hoff B. J. Hoff Second Avenue SE St. Louis School of Arts and Sciences St. Louis University Town City Frank la Rue Jack Donnell Waterloo Rock Island Cedar Rapids CCC Fort Knox Idaho

Victor Farmer Seeks Time Extension in Bankruptcy Case

Herman Kuesel of Victor filed a federal court petition Wednesday seeking more time to pay debts under section 75 of the bankruptcy act.

Herman Kuesel Victor Farmer

Rally Day Observed by United Brethren Church School

United Brethren church school schedules Rally Day on Sunday with Mrs Velma Kohl as committee chair. Souvenirs will be given to all attendees and former members are urged to renew their affiliation at the service.

United Brethren Church Velma Kohl

Fines for Failing to Stop at School Sign Imposed

Police court Thursday fined Roy Owens of 1426 C Street SW and R. A. Shaver of Roosevelt Hotel five dollars plus costs for failing to stop at a school sign. W Chadima of 737 First Avenue W received two dollars and costs for parking in a restricted zone.

Roy Owens C Street R. A. Shaver Roosevelt Hotel W. Chadima First Avenue W

Honor 10 Year Lions Honor at Luncheon

Ten year Lions Club members were honored at a luncheon at the Hotel Roosevelt. Recipients include Horace G. Hedges Arthur C. Winne North W. Lientz Charles Mahaffy William Rohrbach Charles Filipi Ira T. Carrithers and Henry M. Files.

Lions Club Hotel Roosevelt Horace G. Hedges Arthur C. Winne North W. Lientz Charles Mahaffy William P., Rohrbach Charles Filipi Ira T. Carrithers Henry M. Files

Born to Mr and Mrs Alfred LeClerc A Robins Daughter

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Alfred LeClerc of Robins at St Luke s Hospital on October 9.

Alfred LeClerc Robins St. Luke's Hospital

City approves 1 a.m. dancing at beer parlors despite mayor

Cedar Rapids approves extending dance hours to 1 a.m. at beer-serving parlors after a 4 to 1 vote. Mayor Neill predicts widespread violations and police crackdowns if operators do not sign and honor the closing agreement.

W. J. Neill Dan Kruidenier Public Safety Neill Cedar Rapids Kruidenier Ray S. Tapper Earl Stanley

Hitler Fears for Life Yet Seeks Crowds in Nazi Berlin

Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Adolf Hitler faces great danger fears for his life amid the Marseilles tragedy. Close aides Bruechner and Himmler urge protective measures while Hitler insists on greeting crowds and risking exposure, ready to sacrifice himself for Germany if needed.

Berlin INS Adolf Hitler Marseilles Hitler Germany Herr Bruechner S. A Heinrich Himmler

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