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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1932
Page
5
Mrs. James W. Good of Washington DC was the honor guest at a Cedar Rapids luncheon hosted by Mrs. Amnie K Franken and Miss Katharine Franken at 2302 Hillcrest Drive SE. Sixteen attended and bridge followed the meal.
The Women's Association of the First Congregational Church resumed its monthly meeting at the parish house with Mrs. Lester Gardner presiding. Mrs. J. Tufts, fresh from a European tour, will speak on ocean travel and her experiences abroad, with upcoming talks scheduled on Europe's political and social scenes and a later focus on England and Scotland.
Beulah Wessale 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wessale at 1730 First Ave W will perform a piano recital tonight at her home with assistance from her father who will play violin and her 3 year old sister Janet who will sing a group of songs.
Miss Phyllis Ford daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Ford of 527 Ninth Street SW Cedar Rapids married A H Radeke son of William Radeke of Luzerne Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church Rev P L ft officiated Attendants were Miss Thelma Dougherty and William C Radeke of Iowa City The couple plan residence in Cedar Rapids after September 15 Mr Radeke works for T M Sinclair Co and Mrs Radeke is Grant High School alumna.
Miss Margaret Fee entertained a group of friends at tea Friday afternoon at her home 1315 Second Avenue SE. Mrs R B Allen of Tama poured tea with Miss Leone Hoover assisting. Guests included Misses Alberta Haynes Loretta Morrison Frances Stewart Martha Rompotl Frances Rompotl Jessie Strang Kathryn Marshall Margaret Gould Hazel Dahl Florence Jamison and Dr Rose Wistein.
Mrs. Charles Novak Jr and Mrs. Novak’s brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mitralsky of Decatur Illinois are visiting three weeks. Mrs. Novak earlier hosted eight for a luncheon honoring Mrs. Albina Ortina of Denver who came for a city visit. Cards followed.
Mr and Mrs Clyde C Allen of Des Moines hosted a Tuesday dinner honoring Miss Eula Trine of Cedar Rapids who will soon go to New York City for a teaching post at a radio preparatory school. Miss Trine had the evening high score in bridge, with Miss Beta Trainor of Iowa City present.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Baldwin hosted a surprise birthday dinner for their daughter Phyllis at 1017 avenue NW. Bridge was played with prizes won by Esther Smith Dorothy Gillispie and Honore McLees. Guests included Thyra Anderson Bernice Hach Honore McLees Katherine McLees Dorothy Gillispie Esther Smith Lillian Baldwin.
Members of the Lambda chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi business sorority hosted a theater party Friday night for Margaret Fee who will depart September 8 for Berea Kentucky to begin nurse training. After the show the group went to a tea room for refreshments.
Mrs Joseph Stengl of San Martin California arrives from Chicago for a short visit with her brother V Speracek at 240 Eleventh Street NW. She will join her husband next week where he attends the Z C B J convention. They plan visits in Denver Salt Lake City and Los Angeles before returning home.
Mrs Marie Cullen and her daughter Mardell left Thursday evening for Seattle Washington after spending two weeks with Mr and Mrs J E Denison at 407 B Avenue NW
Plans are set for Cascade and Monticello baseball game as part of the twelfth annual Labor Day picnic sponsored by the American Legion post. The afternoon and evening program includes additional entertainment and sports activities.
Miss Eleanor Montgomery and Miss Adris Willson returned Friday from a ten weeks motor trip to California and national parks. They visited Yellowstone Bryce Grand Canyon Zion and Yosemite, stayed with relatives in Salt Lake City and Riverside, California, and attended Olympic events.
Mr and Mrs Leo C Haijsman of Okmulgee Oklahoma have visited relatives here for ten days. They plan to depart Sunday for Minnesota and Tymball South Dakota before returning home. Mrs Anna Haijsman will accompany them to Tymball where she will stay two weeks.
Mrs Paul Shuart has returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting relatives in Chicago while her husband the Rev Paul Shuart served as supply pastor for the Rev R J Campbell at the Church of Our Lady of Grace. They will drive home to Buffalo after a brief weekend stay.
Miss Marian Walsh and Miss Ethel Harrison returned from a three month motor trip along the Pacific Coast visiting San Francisco Los Angeles San Pedro and Mexico. They attended the Olympic games and the Town picnic at Long Beach before returning by the northern route.
The fall winter Anne Adams Pattern Catalogue presents gayly printed cottons and panel effects for kiddie frocks with front and back panels, topstitching, bloomers, and contrasting collars. Pattern 2413 fits sizes 4 to 10. yardage listed, step-by-step instructions included. Order 15 cents per pattern by mail with name, address, and size. department on Wirth Street New York City.
Peeling potatoes hours ahead and soaking them in cold water improves flavor compared with leaving them unsoaked or unpeeled. The method preserves texture and reduces browning, offering a practical kitchen practice from traditional culinary guidance.
The district court filing period closed with 110 case notices served in four days as Sept term nears. Abbie Hatfield seeks 3000 dollars from Cedar Rapids for icy sidewalk injuries. Watsabaugh sues Reliable Transit and drivers for 350 dollars and 123 dollars. Isabel Reynolds seeks 1000 against Guttenfelder employers for slander. Additional suits include Burnett versus Standard Manufacturing for 5782, Bowser indemnity bond, and others totaling claims across damages, notes, and divorces.
Mrs Esther Rawson and her daughter Maxine were riding with P A Keister when a heavy stock truck turned into the Lincoln highway west of Lowden at 6 30 p m. Keister steered into a ditch to avoid collision but the Rawson car was struck badly. Klueber the truck driver and two Lowden men were not hurt.
Announcement of the engagement of Hazel Barrell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Barrell, to William H Ingham, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Ingham. The elder Ingham is editor of the Des Moines Register and Tribune.
A car driven by F. M. Cowell of Hezreton collided with Francis J. Delaney at the Third street and A avenue NE intersection at 11 30 a m today. Delaney s car was badly damaged and Mrs Cowell, riding with her husband, suffered facial cuts.
An entry in a series on Linn county government notes residents' interest and records an average 2,122 telephone calls handled weekly. It also cites 1,320 calls and 802 outbound messages.
Manager Frank Brookhiser of Danceland explains the amusement tax applies to the higher admission price when men pay $1 and women 50 cents for the same event. Free or reduced admissions are taxed as if at the higher rate, per internal revenue guidance.
Dr Clarence True Wilson executive secretary of the Methodist board of temperance and morals said in Cincinnati during the Ohio church conference that he would vote for Norman Thomas the socialist candidate for president. He predicted large third party support though he did not specify Methodist numbers. He criticized President Hoover for double dealing and warned foreign loans may be lost.
The advisory board of the Inland Waterways corporation recommends government join private boat lines to form an association to curb railroad rate cuts. War Secretary Hurley and General Ashburn were to confer. the plan echoes Calhoun's testimony on aiding independents to strengthen mutual interests.
Cedar Rapids chapter of the Order of DeMolay will hold an annual overnight hike from Masonic hall at 12:30 a.m. to the new DeMolay camp site on the Wapsie river south of Waubeek. Kaisha patrol and DeMolay Chronicle staff join. Reuben Smith and Leon Hasek lead. Carl Zbanek coordinates early volunteers and car transportation.
Mrs R Leftwich left this morn for Springfield Mo. John J Kelly of Pittsburgh Pa visits his brother M J Kelly 2029 Washington Ave SE. Dr Brooks returns from August in Colorado and will preach at St Pauls Methodist tomorrow. Firemen respond to a false alarm at 7 26 p m Friday from box Sixteenth Ave and C Street SW. Edward Rodskier returns home Thursday after a ten day trip in Nebraska. Clare Nichols assistant janet on of the city oe tag ve department and Nevin Nichols her son depart Sunday for Clear Lake for a week.
Multiple short items note Elgin public schools opening with a list of in charge staff led by Superintendent L B Carter and others from Clermont Britt Minneapolis Soldier Fayette Riceville Elgin Farley and Elgin. Other items recount Carnahan family reunion at Anamosa State Park with three generations, Anamosa grade schools winning high penmanship honors, funeral for Hilda Freding in Washington, and West Prairie Labor Day reunion Homecoming events.
Fay Webb Vallee says incompatibility ended her marriage to Rudy Vallee after fourteen months. She plans a six week divorce, seeks no details of settlement, and notes future may include California films. they will travel via Ames Indiana en route to Reno.
Emmett Boylan a Hubbard merchant filed a bankruptcy petition in a federal court here Saturday listing debts of 36168 dollars and assets of 20844 dollars with an exemption of 2200 dollars claimed.
Closing time for Want Ads announced in the Sunday Gazette. Readers are directed to dial 2-1121 to place an ad with special rates offered for 3-day and 7-day slots.
Mrs. F. D. Eckford reports three gasoline tanks drained from vehicles in her garage on Friday night. She gave the address 1821 First Avenue NE and notified police Saturday morning. The incident focuses on theft of fuel from autos.
Elmer Roup of rural route 4 pled guilty to a speeding charge in police court. Judge Thomas B. Powell suspended the $10 fine and costs and ordered a ten day driving license suspension.
Glen Davis of Maquoketa is jailed on a national prohibition act charge. He was arrested in Davenport and brought to Cedar Rapids Friday by Deputy Marshal Harry Brown to await trial.
King Thompson, former assistant county attorney, will address the opening exercises of the Westminster Presbyterian Sunday school. He will speak on civic duty and community service during the program.
Clifton McComas pleaded not guilty before Justice S C Wiles on a charge of threatening to commit a public offense. A peace bond hearing was set for September 9 with $100 bond furnished.
Washington dispatch notes tobacco habits of officials with Hanford MacNider adopting pipe smoking in Ottawa. James C. Stone of the Farm Board, former Burley growers leader, is described as knowing tobacco best and tolerant of any cigar. MacNider’s past boisterous antics are recalled as tamed by new decorum.
Heat drives members from the capital as only Senators Fletcher and King are briefly in their suites. Fletcher departs on business leaving King alone, suggesting a near deserted Congress with few members present for days.
With multiple cabinet members absent and only four present at a cabinet meeting, Capitol Hill displays a leadership shuffle. Secretary Adams Jahncke Pratt Castle Stimson Hyde Mills Ballantine Hurley all away in various locales.
Plans are completed for a picnic dinner and supper to be held next Thursday at the Cedar county fair grounds. The event is sponsored by the Catholic churches of Tipton and Cedar Valley and includes a full program of entertainment and a dance.
A contribution to the People's Forum discusses music and messages from a writer who bears all signature. The letter reflects community sentiment and urge of art in civic life.
A Letter from Elkader argues against relegalizing liquor through licensing, noting the Eighteenth Amendment's costs. The author cites times before prohibition when enforcement and social costs outweighed revenues, stressing that bar patrons diverted spending from other goods and workers supported by alcohol sales.
Puneral services for Guy Oliver aged 54, a pioneer character actor with a prolific film career, were set for Saturday. Dying after a year of illness, Oliver began in 1908 with Lubin Film in Philadelphia and appeared in about 600 pictures, including many late Wallace Reid titles. he also worked with Sessue Hayakawa earlier in his career.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Littell who died Wednesday after an illness were conducted by Rev. J. D. Clinton at the Methodist church. She had lived with her husband, superintendent of buildings and grounds at Upper Iowa University, for nineteen years and was born in Rising Sun, Indiana, on April 17, 1865.
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