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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1934

Page

2

Tournament For Contract Players To Be Held Friday

A contract bridge tournament opens Friday at 7 45 p m at the Roosevelt hotel for AL players. Top score cups will be awarded to high scorers. Readers note Moore and Moss Hurst appear in event details with several names and addresses listed in a long, partially legible transcription. The program mentions Big Sister Work and a return of participants to Columbus and Columbia Missouri.

al P Che Talitann Coe Esuchier Snd Columms Moss Coguweme Moss Hewson Ai Stephens Co Moss Hurst Wu Foca

Public Library Opens Childrens Room This Evening

The children's room at the public library will open starting this evening with hours from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturdays the room will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Picnic Dinner Honors Dr and Mrs E J Barta Visitors

Mr and Mrs Frank Ehrenberger hosted a picnic dinner at their 1825 E avenue NW home in honor of Dr and Mrs E J Barta of Cincinnati Ohio and their children Alberta Marie and Arthur Edward who spent a month in the city. Out of town guests included families from Williamsburg Swisher Basfax and Cedar Rapids along with Iowa City residents. Dr and Mrs Barta and their children will return home Saturday.

Frank Ehrenberger E Avenue E. J Barta Cincinnati Ohio Alberta Marie Arthur Edward Barta Frank Lenoch Walter Lenoch Robert Paul Boland Williamsburg Clement Driscoll Parnell Frank Shebhetka Joe Byerabend T Basfax SEL West Ant A Wdooth Dvorak Frank Parizek Swisher Robert Hess Iowa City Cedar Rapids Frank Paula James Colbert William Werba Vincent Dvorak Joe Poula Olive Ceynor

Fox garage honors Arthur Eaton at steak fry

The Fox garage employees hosted a steak fry for Arthur Eaton who will leave the company soon for new employment. Guests included Mr and Mrs Eaton, Mr and Mrs Dwight Peck and daughter Dorothy, Mr and Mrs Arthur Fox and sons Jerry and Botea, all of Cedar Rapids, and Mr and Mrs Wade Lefebure of Fairfax.

Fox Garage Arthur Eaton Chain Jakes Eaton Dwight Peck Dorothy Arthur Fox Jerry and Botea Cedar Rapids Wade Lefebure Farfax

Community Names Mrs Yarcho and Earl Tu in St Paul Notice

Mr Earl Tu of St Paul Minnesota and John and Marilyn have their home after days with Mrs Yarcho Carrie at 1112 Furst Ave W. Mr Yarcho works as a government civil engineer in St Paul.

Earl TU i St Paul Minn John Marilyn Yarchos Carrie Yarcho Furst « Nue W Yarcho S Paul

Out-of-town guests visit Mrs Lowe hosting Victoria Tro members

Out-of-town guests in the home of Mrs. George W. Lowe over the week end were Mr. and Mrs. R William Lee of East Chicago Indiana and Mrs E J Rademachre of No hemia Hr. Mrs Lowe, Mrs Lee and Mrs Rademachre were four every members of The Victoria Tro.

George W. Lowe R. William Lee East Chicago Ind E. J Rademachre Nohemia Lowe Lee Rademachre The Victoria Tro

Aunt Het Seeks Bible Replacement for Keepsake Filled Bible

Local note shares Aunt Het needing a new Bible after her old one filled with keepsakes. She explains the book is so full it cannot hold any more mementos.

New York social service study under Mrs Cortera Derurger

Mrs Cortera Derurger, noted in New York circles, announced a study on pediatric social work at the New York Setuo. For several years she has led in advertising at a major firm. Mrs Bee Deniieer attended as honored guest. Muss Denmunger presented with gifts.

Mss Cortera Muss Denmunger

Social at Wapsie cabin hosts Shanks and guests

Mr and Mrs Stewart Shank entertained members of their club at their cabin on the Wapsie near Waubeek. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Reece and daughter Mary Ellen, Mr and Mrs Lyle Finefield and daughter Shirley, and Mr and Mrs Norman Sheldon and daughter Martha Jane.

Stewart Shank Wapsie Waubeek Dale Reece Mary Ellen Lyle Finefield Shirley Norman Sheldon Martha Jane

Epworth League Hosts Farewell Party For College Bound Members

The Epworth League of John Huss Methodist Church held a Wednesday evening gathering in the church parlors to honor three members departing for college. Mr and Mrs J Gantz Jr were also celebrated on their recent marriage. Guests Yaroslav Zivney and Frederick Anderson plan to attend the University of Iowa this fall, while Joseph Loufek will go to Iowa State College at Ames. The league will sponsor an ice cream social at the church Friday evening.

Epworth League John Huss Methodist Church J. Gantz, Jr

King's Daughters Plan Rummage Sale at Commonwealth Tea Room

Grace Walpoicheule led a King's Daughters luncheon and business meeting at the Commonwealth tea room. Plans were made for a rummage sale to be held this month and the next meeting was set for September 17 at Mrs. C S Day's home, 1534 Bever Avenue SE.

King's Daughters Grace ‘Walpoicheule Commonwealth Tea Room C S. Day Bever Avenue

Rev Mr and Mrs Moss Visit Pleasant Hill Guests From Omaha

The Rev Mr Moss and his wife are due in Pleasant Hill from Omaha Nebraska this evening to stay with Mr and Mrs Robert Armstrong. They recently lived in Persian where the Rev Mr Moss served in invasion service. Friday evening Mr and Mrs Armstrong host a reception and open house for friends of the guests.

Res Mervyn . Moss Omaha Neb Robert Armstrong Pleasant Hill Mosses Moss Acstrong

Mrs W R Cherry Honored at Nolan Muscel Shower

Mrs W R Cherry a recent bride was guest of honor at a muscel aneous shower given by Miss Kathryn Marshand and Miss Ber nice Naan at the Nolan home 1033 Third avenue SW Wednesday A puffer uncheon was served with fa yers and decorations in pink white and silver Gifts were presented the guest of honor and during the evening bridge was played with prizes going to Miss Daisy Zalesky first and Miss Maxine Paar con sQaGan traveling Guests were Miss Goldie Smith Miss Paar Miss Dorothy Wilson Miss Vernetta Timmson Miss Mildred Frazier Miss Mary Doupnik Miss Zalesky Muss Marguerite Hartman Miss Wiltrude Cherry Mrs Daisy Wickham Mrs Hazle Ringer Mrs Mildred Thomas Mrs Carrie Kouba Mrs Gladys Summy and Mrs Libbie Brimer

W R Cherry Kathryn Marshand Bernice Naan Nolan Third Avenue Fayers Daisy Zalesky Maxine Paar Goldie Smith Paar

Mass Stoll Weds Raymond Burlingame at Parents’ Home

Carolyn Stoll daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Stoll 716 Ninth Street NW married Raymond Burlingame son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Burlingame of Clinton Saturday at the bride’s parents home. The Rev P L Bornhoeft officiated and the couple plan to reside at 1301 B Avenue NE with Burlingame employed by Nash Finch.

Mass Carolyn Stoll Car Stoll Ninth Street Raymond Burlingame Benjamin Burlingame Clinton Albert Stoll Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Burlingame P L Bornhoeft Burlingame B Avenue NE Nash Finch Company

Pollock Housewarming Held at 604 Second Street NW

A housewarming was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Pollock at 604 Second Street NW. Before her marriage on June 30 at Rock Island, Mary Fiala became Mrs Pollock, with guests including Doris Andersen Charles Powell Evelyn Severe Wesley Smith Kay Happe Melvin Harbert Thelma Severe Ivan Hindman and the Pollocks.

Robert Pollock Second Street Rock Island

Local clubs schedule Friday meetings in city venues

The B and G Club of the Mac cabees meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Irma Klahn’s home. Home Rebekah lodge No. 79 holds regular session Thursday at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows hall. Ambar Grotto auxiliary starts fall with a Friday 8 p.m. meeting at Sokol hall, followed by social hour and refreshments. Women’s auxiliary to Post C, T P A meets Friday at 1 p.m. at the Elks club for luncheon and business. Royal Negeares of America Camp No 2136 meets Friday at unspecified time. refreshments served after.

Home Rebekah, Home Rebekah Lodge No. 79 Odd Fellows Hall Ambar Elks Club Frank Zanka J. M. Long Vau Royal Negeareas of America Sey

Norden Members Return From Vasa District Meet in Des Moines

Norden members traveled from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines for the Iowa Nebraska district Vasa Lodge of America convention at Hotel Savery. Attendees enjoyed a dance and reception, banquet, luncheon, and installation ceremonies. Marie Carlson of Omaha was elected chairman and August Peterson of Cedar Rapids vice chairman.

Norden Des Moines Iowa-Nebraska Vasa Lodge of America Hotel Savery Marie Carlson Omaha Neb Vasa Order August Peterson Cedar Rapids Vasa Lodge Marie Petersen Ruth Rydberg M. Woods Christine Petersen C. E. Anderson Gust Kullander Carl Ahlgren Clifford Kullander Doris Kullander John M. Harcourt Oscar Soderlund Knute Wallen Elmer Ahlgren Oswald Peterson Rudolph Peterson Alfred Peterson

Mrs A D George to Speak at Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs A D George state president of the Women’s Missionary society of the Christian church is visiting Des Moines. She will speak at the Women’s Missionary society meeting Friday and be hosted at 216 Fifteenth street SE Thursday evening 8 to 10 for an open house and reception. All church members invited.

A D. George Des Moines Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Fred Fleming Fifteenth Street George Women's Missionary Society Fleming First Christian Womens Missionary Society The First Christian Church A D George

Miss Genevieve Darragh Returns from Evanston Visit

Miss Genevieve Darragh of 1261 Third avenue NE has returned from Evanston Illinois where she visited Mr and Mrs Richard Harding Mr and Mrs Harding had moved from Cedar Rapids last summer to reside in Evanston

Genevieve Darragh Third Avenue Evanston, Ill Richard Harding Harding Cedar Rapids Evanston

Pettit Household Receives Guests From Tama and Hubbard Woods

Mrs. Ella Pettit of 811 Tenth Street SW hosted visits from her son EB A Pettit and daughter-in-law of Hubbard Woods Ir. and Mrs. Pettit, along with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pepmeyer of Tama.

Ella Pettit Tenth Street EB. A. Pettit Hubbard Woods Ed Pepmeyer Tama

Mrs Richardson Hosts Afternoon Party for Visitor

Mrs W H Richardson of 319 Twenty third Street NE entertained a group of friends at her home this afternoon honoring Mrs H J Barker of Kansas City a guest in the city this week.

W. H. Richardson Twenty-third Street H. J Barker Kansas Stego

Church Groups Plan Friday Missionary Meetings

A roundup of church women’s groups lists gatherings at St Pauls Methodist Central Park Presbyterian First Baptist First Christian Westminster Presbyterian Trinity Methodist and First United Brethren with hostess names locations and start times Friday afternoon events feature devotions lessons and guest speakers including Mrs Weld and Mrs A D GeorgeDes Moines state president.

New Dressier Sports Coats For Daytime Wear

A practical fall and winter coat combines dressy details with durable materials. The semi dressy tweed coat features wrapped side fastening, soft fullness sleeves, and refined fur trim. Colors stay dark and solid in greens browns or rust, making it versatile for travel, commuting, or daytime events.

Amos Parris

Mahala Pratt Guild Meeting at St Pauls Methodist Church

All ladies of the church are invited to the Mahala Pratt Guild meeting at St. Pauls Methodist Church. It will be hosted by Mrs. H. J. Foreman at 1841 Seventh Avenue SE with Mrs. C. H. Cooper assisting.

J. Buchanan Mahala Pratt Guild St. Paul's Methodist Church H. J Foreman Seventh Avenue SE C. H Cooper

Women’s association to meet for 1 pm luncheon

The Women’s association of the First Congregational church gathers at the parish house on Friday for a 1 p.m. luncheon. Mrs. A. J. Stansfield leads devotionals and Dr. Anna Allen Smith reviews the book A Daughter of Samurai.

Women's Association of the First Congregational Church A. J. Stansfield Anna Allen Smith

Local Family Returns From Chicago World’s Fair

Mr and Mrs Elmer Cox and their son Dick of 1615 Hinkley Ave NW and Mr and Mrs Arthur Cox of A16 First Street SW returned Tuesday from Chicago where they attended the World’s Fair.

Elmer Cox Hinkley Avenue Arthur.Cox First Street Chicago

Delta Delta Delta meeting at Jane LaPlante home

All actives and alumnae of Delta Delta Delta will meet at 6 30 p m at the home of Miss Jane LaPlante 2118 Blake boulevard SE Friday

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Jane LaPlante Blake Boulevard

Caves Provide Homes for Over 100000 in North Africa

Caves and underground habitats shelter more than 100000 people across northern Africa, offering subterranean dwellings and community spaces in a region where terrain drives unique living arrangements.

Africa

Newspapers from 1800 Years Ago Reprinted in Rome

In Ostia near Rome archaeologist Guido Calza unearthed stone slabs with 2nd century newspaper relics. The fragments include columns devoted to church notices death reports war correspondence and congressional news. A Lancashire marker created false teeth from an old billiard ball.

Rome Ostia Prapert Archaeol Guido Calza Lancasshire Eng

Fred Blink to Face Murder Charge in Deadly Slaying

Fulton Indiana. Grand jury will hear the case against Fred Blink a 45 year old Fulton truck operator wounded in a shootout after a five person death toll at Whiteside county Illinois. Blink said the killings stemmed from a debt dispute. Coroner and state attorney said Blink would be charged with murder. Police report notes a prior shooting by Patrolman Frank Kustes.

Fulton Grand Jury Fred Blink Whiteside County Illinois Frank Kustes Blink C. M. Frye Sterling L. L. Wynn Rock Falls

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Stephens Honor Arthur Eaton Hove Peter Agss Greer Brin Cortena Denlinger SHANK Epworth League Party James Houser Seventeenth Street Jamie John Savage Eugene Smith Arthur Stark Keith Koehn Donald Lehmkuhl Mary Ellen Reese Marjorie Dice Merril Keyes Margaret Clark Caroline Savage Mars Ferris Katrin Johnson Barbara Jahre Serpe Mrough Derett Peek Ace Ceres Chanpran FY Switr ROWE Smith Mrs. Moss Clubs Maccabees Irma Klahn Ambar Grotto T. P. A. Auxiliary RB. N. A Janette Serrec Voce Inne Speer Jimiree Vasa Mrs. George Miss Darragh Mrs. Pettit Mrs. Richardson St. Paul's Methodist Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society J. E. Patterson Twentieth Street NE R. S. Toogood J. E. Ives C. T. Reynolds R. E. Heal H. J. Hartman Grace Rich Foreign Society Lucy Wang Polvens China Miss Wang Central Park Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Park Presbyterian Church P. A. Osborne Center Point Road Agnes Horton Ray Anderson West Indies Delbert Nicholson Warren Hansen Glen Rodgers H. C. DeWitt W. Foster First Baptist First Baptist Church Walter Schroedemier Severn I Hardesty Fifth Street NW Hardesty Merritt Heath First Avenue E Wagner Circle No 4 W T Longstaff Twelfth Street Howard Britton Circle Four Westminster Mission Wwormnens Missionary Society Wweatminster Presbyterian Church Mire Os EF Sherrard Thomas Scotton LD Weld Guy Clark A. G Evans Trinity Methodist Ladien Ald Society Trinity Methodist Church First United Brethren Womans Missionary Society First United Brethren Church Amos Parrish First Congregational Delta Delta Delta LY Bar Millinery Mart Gem Laboratories New York J. C. Landenberger First Avenue East Fred Linn County Equitable Life Assurance Society of U. S Lux Ife Indvce Petstoes Bishop Cafeteria First Agence SE Cedar Rapids’ Bargain Shoe Cent 2Nd Avenue Mien Alue
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