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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1932

Page

10

Barge Party Lures Friends for Labor Day River Event

Moonlit Labor Day barge supper drawn a group of friends for an evening on the river. After a box supper, guests played cards and danced to radio music as the barge drifted. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John L Miller Mr and Mrs Grant Munger Mr and Mrs Walter K Roth and others.

John L. Miller Grant Munger Walter K. Roth H. J. Robertson Milo Whipple Glenn Fletcher Carl D. Thomas A. R. Zuercher George Corey King Thompson D. M. Taylor Ann Miller

Local residents return from Wisconsin trip

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cameron of 1900 Second Avenue SE Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Witwer of 1928 Linden Drive SE and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Phipps of 355 Woodland Drive SE returned Monday evening from Green Lake Wisconsin where they had been since Friday at the Lawsonia Country Club hotel.

E. B. Cameron Second Avenue Ben H. Witwer Linden Drive W. L. Phipps Woodland Drive Green Lake Wis Lawsonia Country Club Hotel

Jean Files to Celebrate Ninth Birthday Party

Jean Files daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry M Files will observe her ninth birthday on Tuesday evening with a supper party for eight friends. The centerpiece will be a lavender puffball and the girls will draw favors from it.

Jean Files Henry M. Files Blake Boulevard

Family trio returns from Moose Lake trip to New York plans

The Rev. R. J. Campbell of the Church of Our Lady of Grace and his daughter Miss Mary Campbell with Miss Georgia Tripp have returned from Moose Lake Minnesota. Miss Campbell will stay until Thursday then travel to New York City to attend Columbia University.

R. J. Campbell Church of Our Lady of Grace Mary Campbell Georgia Tripp Moose Lake Minn

Waterloo pair returns home after month visit

Mrs. Deane L. Adams and her son Cameron of Waterloo came back with Mr. Adams after spending the past month here with Mrs. Adams' parents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cameron at 1900 Second Avenue SE.

Deane L. Adams Cameron Waterloo

Pickford and Holmes Families Return From Wisconsin Trip

Mr and Mrs R H Pickford and their sons Roswell David John and Tommy of 357 Forest drive SE along with Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes and sons James and William of 369 Forest drive SE returned Monday from a week end trip to the Dells of Wisconsin.

R. H. Pickford Roswell David John Tommy Forest Drive Stewart Holmes James William Dells Wisconsin

Erskines Return from Clear Lake Council Meeting

Dr and Mrs Arthur W Erskine of 1430 Second Avenue SE returned from Clear Lake where they spent the weekend and Dr Erskine attended the Iowa State Medical Society council meeting.

Arthur W. Erskine Second Avenue SE Clear Lake Erskine Iowa State Medical Society

Cedar Rapids friends honor A C Young's 53rd birthday

A gathering at Thomas Park celebrated the 53rd birthday of A C Young of Marion. Attendees included G B McClellan and family, Clarence Young and family, Roy Young and family, Glen Fisher, Dora Kerns, A C Young and family of Marion, J P Young of Des Moines, Pete Moore of Marengo, Clifford Young and family of Anamosa, V C Young and family of Marion, Rudolph Karal of Fairfax, Russell Mead and family of Anamosa, Jack Dubler and Emma Karl of Fairfax.

Cedar Rapids Thomas Park A. C. Young Marion G. B. McClellan Clarence Young Roy Young Glen Fisher Dora Kerns J. P. Young Des Moines Pete Moore Marengo Clifford Young Anamosa V. C. Young Rudolph Karal Fairfax Russell Mead Jack Dubler Shawnee Emma Karl Fairax

Hurka Family Plans Ten Day Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs M L Hurka and daughter Dorothy Mae of 1510 Seventh Avenue SE depart Tuesday for St Paul to visit Mr and Mrs Albert Ludwig. They will return via Milwaukee and Chicago, aiming for about ten days away.

M. L. Hurka Dorothy Mae Seventh Avenue SE Frank Merta Walford St. Paul Albert Ludwig Milwaukee Chicago

Mrs Irene Klinger Recounts Weekend Visits

Miss Irene Klinger of 541 Knollwood drive SE returned from a weekend trip to Clear Lake and Waterloo. In Clear Lake she visited Miss Pauline Larson and in Waterloo she stayed with the F L Northey family.

Irene Klinger Knollwood Drive Clear Lake Waterloo Pauline Larson F. L. Northey

Jolly Dozen Set to Meet at President’s Home

The Jolly Dozen club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. C. W. Manatt’s home 2015 Grande avenue SE for its first gathering of the year.

Jolly Dozen Club C. W. Manatt Grande Avenue SE

Floyd Philbrick and Ann Rood Wed in Minneapolis

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ann Margaret Rood of Minneapolis to Floyd Philbrick of Cedar Rapids. They wed at the Central Lutheran church chapel in Minneapolis at 4 30 p.m. August 31 with Rev. Arthur Rustad officiating. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents’ home.

Ann Margaret Rood Otto Rood Minneapolis Floyd Philbrick Cedar Rapids Central Lutheran Church Arthur Rustad Philbrick Miss Woods’ School Mr. Philbrick University of Iowa Law School First Avenue SE

Engagement Revealed At Ellis Park Reunion

Miss Edna Paglie and Raymond Mann of Chicago announced their engagement at a family reunion in Ellis park on Sunday evening. Attendees included Eliza Mann, William and Ethel Grafton, A L Smiths of Marion, Leo Geesaman and family, E D Jack and sons, Cc P Smith and family, Harold Cramer of Cedar Rapids, R J Hendryx of Alburnett, and the couple from Chicago.

Edna Paglie Raymond Mann Chicago Cc. P. Smith Harold Cramer Cedar Rapids R. J. Hendryx Alburnett Mann Paglio

Miss Blanche Bunte and Lloyd Nightingale Guests of Nightingale

Miss Blanche Bunte and Lloyd Nightingale of Council Bluffs visited Labor Day with Lynn Nightingale of 117 Second Avenue SW, the latter’s father.

Blanche Bunte Lloyd Nightingale Council Bluffs Labor Day Lynn Nightingale Second Avenue SW

Burkholder Home Hosts Labor Day Guests

At 215 First Avenue W guests over Labor Day included the host's mother Mrs. C Burkholder and sister Mrs. Alice B. Scott of Sterling IL.

Homer S. Burkholder First Avenue W Labor Day C. Burkholder Alice B. Scott Sterling, IL

Woman's Benefit Association Meeting at Moose Hall

The Woman's Benefit association will meet in Moose hall Wednesday at 1 30 pm. A card party will follow the meeting.

Woman’s Benefit Association Moose Hall

Midboro Club Plans Thursday Luncheon at Mrs Smitil Home

The Midboro club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. R Smitil located at 2933 E Avenue NE.

Midboro Club

Friendly circle to be hosted by Mrs Doris Lane

The Friendly circle of the Mac cabees will be entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs Doris Lane at her home 421 Sixteenth Avenue SW.

Altruistic Club Plans Picnic at Ellis Park Pavilion

The Altruistic club schedules a Wednesday picnic luncheon at 12 30 p m. at the river pavilion in Ellis park, inviting members to gather for a midday outdoor meal and social.

River Pavilion Ellis Park

Fire Fighters Ladies Auxiliary Picnic Plan

The Ladies auxiliary to the Fire Fighters will host a picnic luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Members should bring covered dishes and meet at the duck pond.

Degree of Honor No 2 to Meet at Knights Hall

Carrie Morcombe Degree of Honor No 2 Protective association holds a regular meeting in the Knights of Pythias hall Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Executive board members should meet promptly at 1 30 pm. Initiation is planned.

Carrie Morcombe Protective Association Knights of Pythias

St Joan's Society Meeting At Mrs Hawke Home

The St Joan's Society of St Matthew's church will meet at 149 Thirty-fourth street NE the home of Mrs H Hawke on Thursday at 8 p.m.

St Joan’s Society St. Matthew's Church

Loyal Ladies Class Plans Picnic at Noon

The Loyal Ladies class of the First Reformed church will meet Hebescot at noon for a picnic uncheon. Members are asked to jai paris Meanie.

First Reformed Church Hebescot Jai Paris Meanie

Mrs Holland hosts division of meet with Mrs Sturtz

Mrs B B Holland will hold a division of meet on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Charles Sturtz at 913 Eighteenth Avenue SW.

B. B. Holland Charles Sturtz Eighteenth Avenue

St Gertrude Society Meets at Mrs Kohl Home

St Gertrude's society will gather at 2328 A avenue NE residence of Mrs G J Kohl on Wednesday at 8 pm with Mrs W F Dunlap assisting as hostess.

St. Gertrude’s Society G. J. Kohl A Avenue W. F. Dunlap

Keane School Workers Meet Set for Wednesday

The Third division of the Keane School Workers will gather in Keane hall at 2 pm on Wednesday. Hostesses named are Mrs. Pat Lockwood and Mrs. Otto Klassen.

Keane School Keane Hall Pat Lockwood Otto Klassen

Coe Sororities Host Multiple Rushing Parties

Three preferred parties head the Coe sorority rushing calendar for Tuesday. Kappa Delta hosts a breakfast at Montrose Terrace, Chi Omega a luncheon at Hotel Roosevelt, and Alpha Gamma Delta a dinner at Montrose Terrace. Other events include DDD breakfast at Hotel Montrose, Alpha Xi Delta dinner at Hotel Roosevelt, and Beta Phi Alpha dinner at Hotel Montrose.

Coe Sorority Kappa Delta Montrose Terrace Chi Omega Hotel Roosevelt Alpha Gamma Delta Delta Delta Delta Hotel Montrose Alpha Xi Delta Beta Phi Alpha Hotel Montrose Kappa Delta Sorority Arban W. Chehak Arthur Bearle Barbara Newman Marie Friediine Nellie Mae Moore Margaret Rubins Virginia Knox Chi Omega Vogue Vogue Dorothy Bailey Maddigan Roosevelt Room Gwen Storey Lois Fenton Pauline Ogden Tri Delts Dorothy Gray Dorothy Williams Mary Hughes Gag Oerg B. H. Peterson H. M. Gage Frances Halpin Elinor Powers Cc. C. Kuning T. F. Suchomel W. H. Ogburn A. W. Meyer G. E. King Marian Clark Evalyn Porter Lillian Clark Moray Eby Cecelia Kohl Lester Burmeister Ruth Barth Alice Sundberg Mary Bell Kapps Delta Arbon W. Chehak Arthur Beurle

Miss Lillian Bezdek Weds Lester Binko in Cedar Rapids

Miss Lillian Bezdek daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bezdek 2338 J street SW wed Lester Binko son of Mrs Frederick Binko 1909 K street SW Monday at St Ludmila s church Rev Hruby officiated with the double ring ceremony. Maid of honor Miss Marge Bezdek and best man Lester Stodola attended. The couple plans a wedding trip to Chicago and Michigan City and will reside at 1909 K street SW Cedar Rapids after Sept 15.

Lillian Bezdek John Bezdek J Street Lester Binko Frederick Binko K Street St. Ludmila's Church Father Hruby Marge Bezdek Lester Stodola Binko Chicago Michigan City Cedar Rapids T. M. Sinclair Company

Schultz Family Visits Wisconsin Dells and Madison

Mr and Mrs F P Schultz and son Dean of 1036 Sixth Street SW and Miss Ventura Dillon of Hopkinton motored Saturday evening to the Dells of Wisconsin. They also visited in Madison before returning Tuesday morning.

F. P. Schultz Dean Sixth Street Ventura Dillon Hopkinton Dells Wisconsin Madison

Palmer Family Weekend Visit Noted in Waterloo

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Palmer of Waterloo spent a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lee O. Neil at 1957 Second Avenue SE. Palmer is noted as a cousin of Mrs. Nielson.

Herbert Palmer Waterloo Lee O. Neilson Second Avenue SE Mr. Palmer Nielson

Vavricek Family Returns From Western Vacation

Mr and Mrs Frank B Vavricek and their children Mildred and El mer have returned from a vacation in the western part of the state. They visited relatives and friends in Gravity Council Bluffs Omaha and Spirit Lake.

Frank B. Vavricek Mildred Elmer Gravity Council Bluffs Omaha Spirit Lake

Mutiny on Ocean Liner Halted by Sailor Arrests

In Rotterdam harbor the mutinous crew of the Holland America Line Rotterdam were arrested after four policemen boarded with warrants. The ship, escorted by the mine layer Meerlandt, docked with 30 Dutch marines awaiting reports that sailors defied orders to debark at Southampton and proceed to Rotterdam from Boulogne.

Rotterdam New York Meerlandt West Hinder Boulogne Southampton Southamp

Industry And Trade Report Definite Rise

New York reports from 115 editors show August results modestly brighter than mid August. Building activity remains mixed with public works starting while private construction lags. Steel, oil, chemicals and textiles show gains, auto sales edge up, and consumer demand remains weak with a longer wait expected for noticeable retail improvement.

New York Trade and Industrisi Ee United Es Associated Business Papers, Inc Anee Steel Industry

Cermak Introduced In London As First Mayor Of America

Chicago Mayor Cermak, touring Europe for next year's Chicago fair, was presented in London as the first mayor of America by Francis E. Powell. Cermak outlined Chicago administration facts and fair plans, pledged real beer for expo visitors, and forecast a change to the Volstead act regardless of November's national election.

London Cermak Chicago Europe America United States Francis E. Powell New York

Attacking Psychic Bids In Bridge Strategy

A Cedar Rapids Gazette column explains an attacking psychic bid in bridge. It discusses Bernard H. Cone’s example where South opens two spades to conceal strength and force partner to reveal, aiming for the best contract. The piece notes how North’s four diamond bid functions as added force and outlines game implications.

Bernard H. Cone New York South Mr. Cone Rome Cone North West

Radio Schedule Highlights from Evening Lineup

A dense listing of evening radio programs across CBS NBC and mutual networks. Includes Edwin C Hill piano and various artists, crime club, Manhattan serenaders, Jane Froman, rhythm kings, Army band and multiple concert programs with associated stations and times.

Edwin C. Hill CBS WABC WMT Plantation NBOC WEAP Lindsay Rogers NBC WJZ WGN Kmox Gate Smith WGN Mox New_ York Sinfonietta WEAF Woc-Who WMT Jane Froman Barlow Shea Ag WM1 WMAQ Catherine Mackenzie WSM WIZ Betty Crocker Household Institute Rhythm Kings WMT Army Band WMAG Ben Aller Nbci Edka Wen Brewer May Marvin Emble Woc-Who Kyw Madame Belle Forbes Cutter Cars WLW F. Howard Humphrison Westphal Arch WJZ Wenr KMB Joe Isaneeee Parsons Mme Herwood Broun Donala” New, Tener Lowen Thomas WGN

Stratford-on-Avon Birthplace and Shakespeare’s Rise

The note surveys Shakespeare’s life from Stratford to London. It covers his marriage, departure, acting, and leadership of a touring company, with mentions of major plays like The Tempest Hamlet Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice. It notes his poems and Elizabethan era patronage and rewards.

Stratford-on-Avon William Shakespeare Shakespeare Avon Stratford-on- Avon London Ghakneanate Elizabeth Queen’s Palace Greenwich

Uncle Ray Offers Free FUNMAKER Leaflet With Puzzles

The paper promotes a new FUNMAKER leaflet by Uncle Ray offering riddles and jokes. Readers are asked to write to the paper for the leaflet and include a stamped return envelope. Copyright 1932.

Funmaker Uncle Ray iCopyright

Rare Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids Showcases World Class Treasures

C C Hunt describes Cedar Rapids Masonic library as hosting the world’s largest collections of Masonic periodicals and proceedings. He cites a 1722 Roberts Constitution copy bought for 40 dollars, an 1723 Anderson Constitution one of few, and a Franklin printed original book. The library also holds an AQC complete set and other rare Masonic works.

Masonic Cedar Rapids C. C. Hunt Hotel Roosevelt Hunt Anderson United States Benjamin Franklin AQC

Reed protests 7th Street SW paving assessments

John A Reed filed with the city council an objection to the assessments on three properties owned by himself and family, alleging the charges exceed 25 percent of value and do not reflect benefits. He cites excessive engineering fees, arbitrary charges, inadequate notices, and improper distribution of costs.

Seventh Street Fifth Avenue Eighth Avenue John A. Reed Mary Reed James A. Reed Hadassah T. Boyer Reed

Truck Crash Injures Driver at Eighth and Third

Henry Wallace of 1121 Sixteenth Avenue SW suffered a wrenched back and bruised side when his truck collided with Velma Baumhoefener of 2200 Rockford Road SW at the intersection of Eighth Street and Third Avenue SW on Tuesday at 8 a.m. Baumhoefener drove east on Third Avenue while Wallace proceeded north on Eighth Street. The right front wheel struck the rear wheel, upsetting the truck.

Henry Wallace Sixteenth Avenue Velma Baurthhoefener Rockford Road Eighth Street Third Avenue Miss Baumhoefener Wallace

Births Reported Across City Hospitals

Born to Mr and Mrs Paul Chandler 5605 Brattleboro avenue Des Moines a daughter Sept 5 at St Luke s hospital. Kinstler 241 Twenty fifth street SE a daughter Sept 5 at St Luke s hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Albert Bates Johnson avenue NW a daughter Sept 2 at Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs P O Johns Fifth street SE a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Edgar McNall 1711 Maple drive NW a daughter Sept 6 at Mercy hospital.

Paul Chandler Brattleboro Avenue Des Moines St. Luke’s Hospital Kinstler Twenty-fifth Street St. Luke's Hospital Albert Bates Johnson Avenue Mercy Hospital P. O. Johns Fifth Street Edgar McNall Maple Drive

Wills admitted to probate in district court

Two wills were admitted to probate Tuesday in district court. Henry F. Walbrand died August 24 leaving a homestead to daughter Emily with the remainder divided among Emily Blanche Arthur and Marie, Emily named executrix. Louise C. Wise died August 21 leaving equal shares to five sons Albert J Marshall Charles H Wise Edward J Wise Louis J Wise and William F Wise with Louis J Wise confirmed as executor. will dated July 23 1928.

Henry F. Walbrand Emily Walbrand Emily Blanche Arthur Marie Louise C. Wise Albert J. Marshall Charles H. Wise Edward J. Wise Louis J. Wise William F. Wise

Pleads Not Guilty in Iowa City DUI Case

Cecil Jastram age 22 of Iowa City pled not guilty before A B Clark in district court Tuesday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Police arrested him Saturday about 7 40 p m driving in First avenue east at wabs speed a true information was filed by County Attorney Carl Hendrickson.

Cecil Jastram Iowa City First Avenue East Wabs Speed A. B. Clark Carl Hendrickson

Note Action Dismissed in District Court

A note action brought in district court by L. S. Taylor against Piggly-Wiggly Hawkeye Stores, Inc. was dismissed before Judge H.

L. S. Taylor Piggly-Wiggly Hawkeye Stores, Inc

Donnelly Hydrangeas Show Gigantic Blooms This Year

In Cedar Rapids at 315 Nas su street SE the M J Donnelly hydrangea garden features blossoms fourteen inches wide and sixteen inches long. Gardener Ted Wienands credits Myers pruning from eleven feet to four feet last spring plus bone meal fertilizer and ample watering for the unusually large flowers.

M. J. Donnelly Nassau Street Ted Wienands Cedar Rapids Donnelly

Four Japanese Flyers Die in Midair Collision

Four military aviators were killed when two combat planes collided during novel maneuvers off Okayama at Kitan Strait. Four other planes reportedly crashed during the aerial maneuvers.

TOKIO Kitan Strait Okayama

Officers Slain. Mob Fails to Seize Suspects at Jail

In Lebanon Tennessee a mob of about 500 farmers threatened to storm the jail as five Negro prisoners linked to the murder of constables Ben Northern and Millard Brown were moved to a Nashville prison. National guardsmen with rifles machine guns and tear gas were deployed. no clash occurred and guards were withdrawn while remaining ready in Nashville for a possible return if arrest attempts target George Oldham.

Lebanon, Tenn INS Nashville Ed Climer Ben Northern Millard Brown Climer George Oldham Northern Brown

Hutchinson Fined in Greenland for No Permit

American flyer George Hutchinson, leading a party of eight from New York to London, was fined 1 000 kroner by the southern Greenland governor for landing without a permit. His conduct since arriving at Godthaab was described as exemplary and he expressed regret. No continuation date was given.

Copenhagen Denmark George Hutchinson New York London Arctic Greenland Hutchinson Godthaab

Hutchinson Party Flight Plan Narrows After Greenland Landing Refusal

The Hutchinson party comprising Mrs Hutchinson, their two children and a crew of four planned a Greenland stop after departing New York. The Danish government refused permission for a landing there citing inability to assume safety responsibility if the plane lands in an inaccessible area.

High School Youth Ends Life Over Date Disappointment

Clyde Harold aged 17, a recent high school graduate, killed himself with a service pistol after learning Brownie Barr, his sweetheart, did not keep a planned date. He went to her father Patrolman E V Barr's home, learned she had left with another boy, then shot himself in the heart.

Denver INL Clyde Harold Brownie Barr Harold E. V. Barr

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