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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1932

Page

4

Barge Party Delights Friends On Labor Day Evening

Moonlit river barge supper hosted by a group of friends on Monday created a delightful Labor Day event. After a box dinner, guests played cards and danced to radio music as the barge drifted downstream with attendees including Mr and Mrs John L Miller and other local residents.

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

Local families return from Lawsonia Country Club Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs B Cameron and Mr and Mrs Ben H Witwer along with Mr and Mrs Wol Phipps drove from Green Lake Wisconsin to their homes at 1900 Second Avenue SE Linden Drive SE and 355 Woodland Drive SE. They had stayed at the Lawsonia Country Club hotel since Friday and returned Monday evening.

B. Cameron Second Avenue Ben H Witwer Linden Drive Wol Phipps Woodland Drive Green Lake Wis Lawsonia Country Club

Jean Files Ninth Birthday Supper Party Planned

Jean Files daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry M Flles will observe her ninth birthday Tuesday evening with a supper party for eight friends at their home 2165 Blake Boulevard SE. The centerpiece will be a lavender puffball and the girls will draw favors.

Jean Files Henry M Blake Boulevard

Reverend Campbell party returns from Moose Lake with daughters

The Rev R J Campbell and his daughters Miss Mary Campbell and 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

Mrs Deane Adams and son return after visit to Waterloo

Mrs Deane L Adams and her son Cameron of Waterloo came home with Mr Adams on Monday after a monthlong stay with Mrs Adams parents Mr and Mrs BE B. Cameron 1900 Second Avenue SE.

Deane L. Adams Cameron Waterloo Adams

Pickfords and Holmes Family Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs R H Pickford plus sons Roswell David John and Tommy of 357 Forest Drive SE and Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes with sons James and William of 369 Forest Drive SE returned Mondas from a weekend trip to the Dells of Wisconsin.

R H Pickford Roswell David John Tommy Forest Drive Stewart Holmes James William Mondas 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. Dr Erskine attended the Iowa State Medical Society council meeting.

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

Honor Mr Young on 53rd birthday at Cedar Rapids park

A Cedar Rapids gathering at Thomas Park honored A C Young of Marion for his 53rd birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs 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, Chifford Young of Aramosa, V C Young of Marion, Rudolph Kara of Fairfax, Russel Mead and family, Jack Dubier of Shawnee, Emma Karl of Fetr ax.

Cedar Rapids Thomas Park A C Young Manon G B McClellan Clarence Young Roy Young Ther Glen Fisher Dora Kerns Marion J P Young Des Moinnes Pete Moore Marengo Chifford Young Aramosa V C Young Rudolph Kara Fairfax Russel Mead Anamosa Jack Dubier Shawnee Sla Emma Karl Ot Fetrax

Travel plans for the Hurka family and friends

A note lists Mr Oane and Mrs Hurka with their daughter Dorotes living at 1410 Seventh Avenue SE and Mr and Mrs Frank Merta of Walford. they travel to St Paul and plan to return to Wisconsin and Chicago area within about ten days.

Oane MS Hurka Ana Teey Caughter Dorotes Mae Avenne SE Mrooane Frank Merta Walford Momine Shere Thes Oand Abert Ladwie Thess Wa O Mowaukee Chiaen Ang Wis

Irene Kimcer Vacation Notes and Visits

Irene Kimcer returned from Teat Lake and Waterloo where she spent the weekend. She viewed Pauline Larsor and acted as a guest in the L Northes home in Cleer Lake.

Irene Kimcer Kneiwood Teat Lake Waterloo Cleer Lake Pauline Larsor Queta the & L Northes

Jos Dozen Cab Meeting At President Home This Wednesday

The Jos Dozen cab group will meet at Vis¢ Wh Matatt’s residence at 2035 Giancée Avenue SE this Wednesday at 2 pm. The gathering is hosted by the president.

Jos Dozen Cab Ats Vis Matatt Giancée Avenue Forts Frie

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. The ceremony was Aug 31 at 4 30 PM in Central Lutheran church Minneapolis with Rev Arthur Rustad officiating. They will reside at 1215 First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids after Oct 1.

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

Miss Lilian Bezdek Weds Lester Binko In Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Lilian Bezdek daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bezdek 2328 J street SW married Lester Binko son of Mrs Frederick Binko 1909 K street SW Monday at St Ludmila church with Father Hruby officiating. Maid of honor was Miss Marge Bezdek and best man was Lester Stodola. The couple plans a wedding trip to Chicago and Michigan City and will reside in Cedar Rapids after Sept 15 with Mr Binko employed by TM Sinclair Tires.

Lilian Bezdek John Bezdek Lester Binko Frederick Binko St Ludmilas Church Father Hruby Marge Bezdek Lester Stodola Binko Chicago Michigan City Cedar Rapids T M Sinclair Company K Street

Palmer family visit near Waterloo noted

Mr and Mrs Herbert Palmer of Waterloo spent the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Lee O Neil at 1957 Second Avenue SE. Mr Palmer is a cousin of Mrs Nielson.

Herbert Palmer Waterloo Lee O Neilson Second Avenue SE Palmer Nielson

Holiday Guests Highlight Nightingale Visit

Miss Blanche Bunte and Lloyd Nightingale of Council Bluffs were guests over Labor Day weekend with Lana Nightingale at 117 Second Avenue SW.

Blanche Bunte Lloyd Nightingale Council Bluffs Labor Das Lana Nightingale Second Avenue SW

Engagement of Miss Pavho and Mr Mann Revealed at Reunion

The engagement of Miss Fdna Pavho and Raymond Mann of Chitico was revealed by Mr Manns mother Mrs Elva Mann of Marion at a family reunion held in Elhs Park on Sunday evening. Guests included Mrs Eliza Mann Mi and Mrs William Gnatten and their son plus Mr and Mrs A o T Smith of Mar ton Mroo and others from Cedar Rapids, Alburnett, and Chicago.

Fdna Pavho Raymond Mann Chitico Cegar Rapids R Jo Hendivvoot Alburnett Mann Paylio Chicaea

Old Chicago building collapse buries many

Reports say a fire collapse on North Side wrecks trapped numerous people, including several children. Fire and police rush to the scene at Clybearn Avenue and Phrrdon Street as crews fear many may remain beneath the debris and rush to rescue and recover bodies.

Chicago Alexian Pital Bustdass Cat Clybearne Apa Phrrdon Oimoa Factors Medshorhood Om Des Means

Birth notices from city hospital list several new arrivals

A garbled OCR excerpt reports multiple birth notices: a daughter Sept 1945 at Stokes Hospital to Mr and Mrs Cod Kinste, a daughter Sept 3 at Mees hospital to Mr and Mrs Albert Bates, a son Sept at Fait Street, and a daughter Sept at Metrey hospital to Mr and Mrs Dear Mc Nall.

Paul Chonder Avenue Des Meares Stokes Hospital Cod Kinste Pwenty Fifth Street Odauhter St Like Posput al Bente Albert Bates Telsson Avenue Seyoofto Mees

Coe Sororities Host Rush Parties On Tuesday Schedule

Three preferred parties lead Coe sorority rushing events Tuesday with Kappa Delta breakfast at Montrose Terrace Chi Omega lunch at Hotel Roosevelt and Alpha Gamma Delta dinner at Montrose Terrace. Delta Delta Delta Alpha Delta and Beta Phi Alpha also host breakfasts and dinners at Hotel Montrose and Hotel Roosevelt with Theta Delta sororities and guests attending. An alumni group assisted with arrangements as guests enjoyed orchestral dancing and a gingham dog and calico cat themed breakfast.

Coe Sorority Kappa Delta Montrose Terrace Chi Omega Hotel Roosevelt Alpha Gamma Delta Delta Delta Deltas Hotel Montrose Alpha Ni Delta Beta Phi Alphas Kappa Delta Sorority Aumnae Arbon W Chehak Arthur Bearle Barbara Newman Marie Friedline Nellie Mae Moore Margaret Rubins Virginia Knox Chi Omega Vogue Chi Omegas Vogue Dorothy Bailey Maddigan School Roosevelt Room Muss Gwen Storey Lois Fenton Pauline Ogden Tri Delts Dorothy Gray Dorothy Wu Mary Hughes Alpha Gamma Deltas Alpha X. Delta B H Peterson H M Gaze Frances Halpin Elinor Powers Beta Phi Alpha C C Kuning T F Suchomel W A W Ogburn AW. Meyer E. King Marian Clark Evalyn Porter Lillian Clark Moray Eby

Mutiny on Ocean Liner Halted by Arrest of Sailors

Dutch police boarded the Holland America liner Rotterdam as it reached Rotterdam with four arrest warrants for crew rebels. Officers charged disobedience after the crew allegedly tried to sail toward Boulogne despite orders to debark passengers at Southampton. Dutch marines met the ship near West Hinder Lights to prevent a suspected strike.

Rotterdam API Uups Volace New York Meerlandt Mondas West Hinder Boulogne Southampton Scamiens Egten

Cermak Introduced In London As First Mayor Of America

Mayor Cermak of Chicago toured Europe to promote next year's Chicago plans. He spoke at a London gathering of British and American business leaders about Chicago administration, promising tariff relief and export focus.

Cermak London America Cormick Chicago Europe Chiago United Francis F. Powell New York Americ Chicagre Chivaco

Ouigh School Youth Ends Life After Love Rebuff

Clyde Harold, a 17 year old Denver high school graduate, died Tuesday after his sweetheart Brownie Barr failed to keep a date. He learned she had run out with another boy, then obtained Patrolman E Barr’s service pistol and shot himself through the heart.

Denver INS Clyde Harold Brownie Barr Harold E . Barr Ron

Japanese Flyers Killed In Midair Collision

TOKIO UP reported four military aviators killed when two combat planes collided during maneuvers at Kitan Strait off Okayama. Four other planes reportedly crashed during the aerial maneuvers.

TOKIO Kitan Strait Okayama

Germany Defies Powers in Standstill Talks

Jeidels leads German standstill talks with consent of the government amid plans for a formal meeting in New York around October first. Chancellor von Papen’s interview says Germany will not unilaterally cut long term debt charges but will seek friendly negotiations. The talks do not involve the Dawes loan of 200 million or the Young plan loan of 300 million.

Jeidels New York von Papen United Press Germany

France signals against German armament equality at disarmament talks

Paris informs Washington that granting Germany arms equality would threaten disarmament. Premier Herriot favors sending the issue to the League of Nations and the disarmament conference. France plans a concerted reply after consulting the United States and other signatories of the European pact.

Paris SAP France United States Germany Edouard Herriot Berlin League of Nations R H Campbell Herriot Britain London John Simon Joseph Paganon Foreign Office M . Paganon Uriage Grenoble England

Farmers to plant fewer acres of winter wheat this fall

Washington state officials report farmers expect to sow about 39.805 million acres of winter wheat this fall down from last year and well below the 1927 peak. If abandonment is average the harvest could reach about 35 million acres with an estimated 1.6 billion bushels yield and total annual wheat around 783 million bushels.

Washington Department of Agriculture Mississippi Department

Regional Veterinary Clinic Draws Wide Attendance

The second annual Eastern Town Veterinarian association clinic in Mechanicsville drew 230 registrations, surpassing last year by 100. Attendees from Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, and Texas heard Dr E Stewart of Fort Worth perform operations across farm animal diseases. Dr John Bryant and Dr F M Wilson led the clinic with 100 cases addressed.

Mechanicsville Eastern Town Veterinarian Association Associaon Iowa Illlinois Nebraska Missouri Minnesota Texas E . Stewart Fort Worth Veccanicesvidie Clic

Shakespeare Birthplace and Rise From Stratford on Avon to Fame

The article traces William Shakespeare’s life from Stratford on Avon birthplace to London theaters. It notes early work holding horses for theatergoers, becoming a promoter's assistant, then playwright and actor leading a touring company. It highlights his blank verse, famed plays The Tempest Hamlet Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice and his Elizabethan era rewards and poetry. Queen Elizabeth watched him act in Greenwich. Tomorrow Bobbie Burns.

Stratford-on-Avon Walliam Shakespeare Shakespeare London England Elizabeth Queen's Palace Greenwich Bobbie Burns

Funmaker Leaflet Offers Puzzles Free From Uncle Ray

Uncle Ray distributes a FUNMAKER leaflet with riddles and jokes free of charge. Write to the paper for a copy and include a stamped return envelope for mailing. Copyright 1932.

Funmaker Uncle Ray

IOWA NEWS IN BRIEF Highlights from Delhi Maquoketa and more

Special to the Gazette summarizes localclub activities and community notices across several towns. Silver Lake Garden Club officers and committees are listed with meeting plans in Delhi. reunions and elections occur in Maquoketa Maquoreta Hurstville and Ryan outline nominations and state representative bids. Legion auxiliary Ely cradle roll and other gatherings are noted along with funeral services in Maquoketa Center Point Maynard Viola West Union covering weddings reunions and church activities.

Delhi Silver Late Garden Club Marine Barker Jennie Holden Nelle Holtzman Mass Emma Brayton Laura Fuller Emma Brayton Flower Stella Baritsche Elia Billings Elvira Rimmer Obe Cramer Annie Reid Elvira Rimmer Mary Adams Davis E W Williams Manchester E B Porter Shellsburg Helen Swift American Legion Auxiliary Rose McGranahan Violet Blattler Inabella Crum Mabel Sheeley Fay Alden Esther Jacobs Marie Rife Ely Ely Legion Lorence Grove Lumir Truhlar Leo Raymond Rachel Leo Rigel Irma Irene Marvin Joseph Stastny Lioyd Ozella Alfred Minor Stephen Stastny Frank Elias Evelyn George Clark Dorothy Ethel Charlie Clark James Rousar Milo Stransky Johnny Tichy Martha Krob Maxine Mildred Slade Florentine Lustie Bernice Minor John Lorence Mr Stransky Billy Winchell Frankie Slade Jack Vittngle

Two Wills Admit Probate In District Court

In the Henry F Walbrand will who died August 24 a homestead goes to daughter Emily Walbrand with the rest shared equally among Emily Blanche Arthur and Marie. Emily Walbrand named executrix. The will dated May 31 1924. Louise C Wise who died August 21 leaves equal shares to five sons Albert J Marshall Charles H Wise Edward J Wise Louis J Wise and William F Wise. Louis J Wise named executor. The will signed 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 Louis J Wise

Pleads Not Guilty Row On Town City Driver

Cecil Jastram twenty two of Town City pleads not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Police stopped him Saturday about 7 40 pm on First avenue east where he was allegedly driving at high speed. The case was entered before Judge A B Clark in district court Tuesday morning with information filed by County Attorney Carl Hendrickson.

Cecil Jastram Town City First Avenue East A. B. Clark Carl Hendrickson

Note Action Dismissed in District Court

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

L S Taylor Piggly-Wiggly Hawkeye Stores, Inc H Cc. Ring

Inquest Opened Over Meier's Death Injuries Dubious

Coroner investigates Meier death after shell shock history and claims he fell in a gas house area near the police station. Witnesses say Meier collapsed several times Saturday afternoon before admission, with questions about epilepsy and heart disease.

F. C. Dunn Meier Dunn Infantry Alsace Tour Camp Dodge Vorpahl

Industry And Trade Report Definite Rise

New York report notes brighter half August across 115 trade publications. Building starts rise but private construction slow. steel active. finished goods lag. Oil refineries see heavy orders. gasoline demand near 1931 levels. Automobile sales improving. lead copper zinc prices rise. chemical, glass, enamel, pottery sectors steady. textile markets improve. consumer spending may lag months.

New York United States Associated Business Papers, Inc Steel Industry Chemical

Mrs Hurley Killed in Train Collision Near Chicago

Mrs Florence Hurley 47 wife of Edward N Hurley former wartime shipping board head died in an automobile train collision in Hillside suburbs. Hurley rushed from a directors meeting to the hospital but arrived three minutes after her death. She was formerly Florence Amberg of Chicago.

Chicago Florence Hurley Edward N. Hurley United States Shipping Board

Hutchinson Fined in Greenland for Landing Without Permit

American flyer George Hutchinson leading a party of eight from New York to London was fined 1000 kroner by the governor of southern Greenland for landing without a permit. The penalty followed a note to the Danish government. Hutchinson expressed regret and the group remains undecided on continuing the flight.

Copenhagen Denmark George Hutchinson New York London Arctic Greenland Hutchinson Godthaab

Boy loses finger in family accident near Monti

Eight year old James Hoffman of Buchanan county near Monti had the first finger of his right hand amputated Sunday after it was mangled by an axe wielded by his brother Richard who was chopping corn.

Ryan James Hoffman Monti Buchanan County Richard

Officers Slain Mob Threatens Five Prisoners

A mob of 500 farmers gathered around Lebanon jail to demand the five Negro prisoners in the slayings of constables Ben Northern and Millard Brown be turned over. National guardsmen with rifles machine guns and tear gas were sent from Nashville after Sheriff Ed Climer requested aid. the crowd dispersed without a clash.

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

Markets Slip In Late Trading After Strong Open

New York stocks opened vigorously but softened in late trading as the day closed on a 4,400,000 share session with declines in many leaders. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 1.19 points and the utility average dropped 1.13. Commodities followed the trend with cotton near unchanged after early gains and grains pulling back from earlier highs. August stock values rose by over seven billion dollars from July totals. In Chicago, grains could not sustain the day’s early strength on the board of trade.

New York Dow Jones and Company Ace Stock Exchange Tuesay

Roosevelt Plans Three Major West Speeches

Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt will deliver three major addresses on an 8,000 mile westward campaign starting Sept. 12. The Topeka speech on Sept. 14 will outline a farm prosperity program, the main farm speech, as part of the drive. Portland and Sioux City addresses are expected to focus on the nation’s economic situation.

Hyde Park INS Franklin D. Roosevelt Topeka Kaw Portland Ore Sioux City Iowa Roosevelt

Gilbert Parker Dies Famous British Novelist at 70

Canadian born English novelist and statesman Sir Gilbert Parker died in London at age seventy after a heart attack. He wrote The Seats of the Mighty and The Lane That Had No Turning and served as MP for Gravesend from 1900 for eighteen years. He was knighted in 1902 and made a baronet in 1915 and joined the privy council in 1916.

London Gilbert Parker Whitehall Court A Leslie Lankester Sir Gilbert England Canada United States Amy van Tine New York Gilbert Gravesend Privy Council

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