Spreads After Pledging Planned by Six Sororities
More than 500 freshmen will receive bids this afternoon at 5 p.m. to join six sororities. Each group will host a pledge reception in its chapter rooms followed by a college mixer this evening. Alpha Gamma Delta at 1126 First Ave E. Alpha Xi Delta at 1017 First Ave E. Beta Phi Alpha at Beta Belfry 1110 Second Ave SE. Chi Omega at 1263 First Ave E. Delta Delta Delta at the Lodge 1200 Third Ave SE. Kappa Delta at the Commonwealth rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma Delta
First Avenue E
Alpha Xi Delta
Beta Phi Alpha
Beta Belfry
Second Avenue SE
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Third Avenue SE
Kappa Delta
The
Commonwealth
Women’s Auxiliary RMA Holds First Meeting of Year
Mrs W V Fiebig hosted the Women’s Auxiliary to the Railway Mail association at 225 Cottage Grove Ave SE. Committees were appointed by president Mrs A A Hardin including Legislative chaired by Mrs I T Willson and membership led by Mrs George Hutchinson with flower and spoon duties assigned to Mrs George Kindler and others. A finance and budget report was presented by Mrs Newton Owen and Mrs L M Phelps. The next regular meeting will be in a theater with Mrs G A presiding. The auxiliary will serve a dinner to RMA members before the Saturday evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Fiebig
Cottage Grove Avenue
Railway Mail Association
A. A. Hardin
I. T. Willson
George Hutchinson
William Fowler
M. W. Bowman
C. A. Ward
George Kindler
R. W. Hunnicutt
R. A. Houser
W. F. Kruger
Newton Owen
L. M. Phelps
Finance and Budget Committee
O. M. House
E. K. Easton
Amos Houser
Aneater
G. A
Celebrating 87th Birthday of Mrs. Hattie Clay ton
Mrs. Hattie Clay ton marked her eighty seventh birthday today at a luncheon hosted by her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Hamilton at 1718 C avenue NE. She attends St. Paul's church each Sunday and stays active in church groups. She is an avid reader and enjoys good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Clayton
L. S. Hamilton
C Avenue
Mrs Schroeder Hosts Bridge at 1219 Third Ave SW
Mrs Schroeder entertained at her home on Thursday afternoon with a bridge event. Prizes were won by Mrs Norman Barr and Mrs Arthur Redel. Other attendees included Mrs Kenneth Diehl, Mrs Ardell Borschel, Mrs Hadrord Babcock, Mrs Ray Ireland, Mrs Julian Hupp, Mrs G Gordon Keyes, Mrs Arnold Ahilgren, Mrs Ernest Woodford and Miss Edith Keyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Schroeder
Bridge
Third Avenue
Norman Barr
Arthur Redel
Kenneth Diehl
Ardell Borschel
Hadrord Babcock
Ray Ireland
Julian Hupp
G. Gordon Keyes
Arnold Ahilgren
Ernest Woodford
Edith Keyes
T M T M Breakfast by YWCA Girls Club
The T M T M business girls club of the YWCA hosts a Sunday 7:30 a.m. breakfast at the riverside pavilion in Ellis Park. Afterward the group will play tennis with courts reserved between 8 and 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. T. M. Business Girls’ Club
Riverside Pavilion
Ellis Park
Ben Hur Club to Host Card Party Saturday Evening
The Ben Hur Clubs Lodges plans a card party Saturday at 8 30 p m in Ben Hur hall with Mrs Margaret Quick in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Ben Hur Hall
Margaret Quick
Chicken and Muffin Bake With Parsley Garnish
Instructions describe making muffins with eggs milk and raisins, then a chicken dish with paprika coating, browning, baking with water and gravy, and a parsley garnish. Also notes salad dressing to prevent wilting and chilling until serving.
Junior Miss frock delights with classic wool appeal
A vintage description praises a Junior Miss pattern 2397 with sheer woolen fabric, bretelles and cuffs. Sizes range 12 to 20 with 2% yardage for size 16. Includes illustrated sewing instructions. Send 15 cents and request name address and size. fall and winter edition of the pattern catalog referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretelles
The
Attern
Aunt Het Commentary on Headlines and Morality
A columnist voice, Aunt Het, notes preachers should be modest and notes that sensational headlines are reserved for certain misdeeds while others go unchronicled. The piece contrasts public reaction to different kinds of wrongdoing.
Family plans early departure to Sterling and Denver
Mrs Barbara Weltch and her daughter Carlotta will leave Sunday for Sterling Cole visiting her son Robert Estes. Mr and Mrs Edward Weltch visit his parents Claude and Mrs Cook. Mrs Drevokovsky and her son travel to Denver and the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Weltch
Carlotta
Edward Weltch
Belle Drevokovsky
Leonard
Sterling, Cole
Barbara Stolba
Robert Estes
Claude Cook
Drevokovsky
Denver
Mountains
Lydia Yuva Wed Frank J Kindl in Rock Island
Mr and Mrs Anton Yuva announce the marriage of their daughter Lydia to Frank J Kindl son of Mr and Mrs Anton Kindl The ceremony occurred in Rock Island on September 8 They will reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Yuva
Second Street
Lydia
Frank J. Kindl
Anton Kindl
Wenng Road
Rock Island
Verdi Family Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Jerry E Paula and her children Raymond and Eleanor Mae of Verdi Minnesota have returned home after a two week visit with relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry E. Paula
Raymond and
Eleanor Mae
Verdi, Minn
First Baptist Philathea Circle Plans Meeting
The Philathea circle of First Baptist church will meet with Mrs. Arthur C. Deamer at 405 Twenty-second Street SE Monday at 7:30 p.m. Hostesses include Miss Lucille Powell Mrs. R. E. Mellen Mrs. F. O. Greene and Mrs. W. H. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
First Baptist Church
Arthur C. Deamer
Twenty-second Street
Lucille Powell
R. E. Mellen
F. O. Greene
W. H. Nelson
Central Park Presbyterian Guild Meeting Set for Monday
The Alice Korteling guild of Central Park Presbyterian church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the church parlor. Devotions will be led by Miss Mildred Siler. Miss Jane Boyd will be the speaker. Miss Helen Porter Miss Helen Murch and Mrs Leo Geesaman will be the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Korteling
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Mildred Siler
Jane Boyd
Helen Porter
Helen Murch
Leo Geesaman
Freshmen to Attend Coe College Mixer at Cedar Rapids Club
Coe freshmen will be honored guests at a campus mixer tonight at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Hosted by Y W and Y M C A cabinets, the event marks the first social affair of the year. Upperclassmen will drive freshmen to the club in automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Y. W
Country Club
Mrs Reed Returns Home After Omaha Visit
Mrs. Kathryn Reed of Omaha returns Friday from a visit to her brother T. W. Troy and family at 917 Seventeenth Street NE starting Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Reed
Omaha
T. W. Troy
Seventeenth Street
Grace Beacom and sister complete western trip
Miss Grace Beacom and Mrs. Richard Leftwich return from a months long western tour. They visited Beacom relatives in San Francisco Oakland Paso Robles Los Angeles Monterey Seattle Vancouver Lake Louise Banff Winnipeg and Duluth and St Paul before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Beacom
First Avenue NE
Richard Leftwich
Springfield
San Francisco
George Beacom
P. W. Beacom
Oakland
Arthur Beacom
O. van Sandt
Yosemite National Park
Los Angeles
Paso Robles
Leo Beacom
Monterey
Calif
Seattle
Vancouver
Lake Louise
Banff
Winnipeg
Duluth
Minn
P. J. Conway
St. Paul
E. G. Houston
Roosevelt Shifts Focus to Campaign After New York Tammany Shift
Albany dispatch reports Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt turning full attention to his presidential bid after a period of external pressures. The Walker case is resolved, Al Smith’s position expected to align with the national ticket, and a Tammany meeting signals renewed party unity as Roosevelt plans to press westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ins
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Walker
al Smith
Tammany
Roosevelt
Happy Warrior
New York
New England
Curry
Tammanys
United Democracy
Prohibition Groups Endorse Prohibit Friendly Nominees
Washington AP reports two major dry groups backed candidates friendly to prohibition. The Anti-Saloon League executive committee urged support for congressional races and said parties cannot bind lawmakers. The National Prohibition Board of Strategy focused on senatorial contests and dropped third party plans urged by Canon Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Anti- Saloon League
National Prohibition Board of Strategy
League
Board of Strategy
Canon William
Chase
Borah
Idaho
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Canon Chase
Ernest G. Cherrington
Congress
Cherrington
Prohibition
Meier Inquest Reveals Alcohol, Injuries, and Testimonies
The inquest heard witnesses from the Cedar Rapids Gas Company and doctors about Meier’s condition after his death. Testimonies described intoxication, facial cuts, irregular pulse, a possible fractured clavicle, and prior shell shock. Mrs Meier and neighbors placed him in the 2 30 pm area, while coworkers noted morning drinking and tardiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Meier
Alfred Mikota
Seka
Suchomel
Vorpahl
Asa Wright
Warren Smith
Quaker Oats
Francis Dunn
Milwaukee
H. E. Hanson
J. F. Kanealy
Col
Clifford Leonori
Chelsea Man Arrested for Transporting Alcohol
Robert Anderly, 44, of Chelsea, was arrested Friday at 10 p.m. by federal prohibition investigators on a charge of illegal transportation of 20 gallons of alcohol. He was jailed at 11 p.m. and held for a Saturday afternoon hearing before U.S. Commissioner D. C. Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderly
Chelsea
United States
D. C. Hutchison
Johnston and Johnston sue over furniture shipment fees
B R Johnston and Alice B Johnston seek judgment in district court for 2000 dollars plus 300 dollars and 50 dollars per day, naming National Shippers and Movers as defendants. They allege they hired the firm in July to move furniture from Santa Monica California to Cedar Rapids and that the movers refuse to surrender the household items claiming excess charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Johnston
Alice B. Johnston
Tity
Johnstons
Santa Monica
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Sterling Brass seeks $135.81 judgment in district court
The Sterling Brass company of Cleveland asks a 135.81 judgment in district court against Joe Swacka company and Joe Swacka in an account action. Cato Satchett seeks a 308.89 award against Jacob Oliphant, alleging the sum due as balance on an account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Brass Company of
Cleveland
Joe Swacka Company
Joe Swacka
Cato Satchett
Jacob Oliphant
District court hears case on cruel treatment grounds
W S Briggs and others appear in district court seeking custody of two minor children alleging cruel treatment. The plaintiff states the marriage occurred in Oklahoma and seeks custody based on the alleged mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Briggs Ee
Oklahoma
Walker woman jailed for intoxication after arrest
Clair Oliphant aged 24 of Walker received 36 days in the county jail on Saturday following arrest by Constable John Lala on Friday evening. Judge J C Sherman presided over the case.
Iowa Corn Crop To Break All Past Records
Iowa’s 1932 crop outlook shows corn yield near 498.6 million bushels based on Sept 1 conditions at 90 percent of normal and a 42.5 bushel per acre forecast. Nationwide corn production is projected at 2.854 billion bushels with oats and other staples also described, including summer grain and fruit forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Crop production outlook across major states for Sept. 1
The Agricultural Department reports state by state crop conditions and projected production. Illinois corn at 87 percent of normal with 368.72 million bushels. Minnesota 78 percent and 166.46 million. Iowa 90 percent and 498.61 million. North Dakota 67 percent and 28.73 million. South Dakota 46 percent and 83.0 million. Nebraska 70 percent and 271.13 million. Durum wheat shows Minnesota 71 percent and 1.97 million. North Dakota 60 percent and 28.35 million. South Dakota 74 percent and 13.91 million. Montana 68 percent and 0.55 million. Other spring wheat Minnesota 72 percent and 15.60 million. North Dakota 64 percent and 80.85 million. South Dakota 78 percent and 33.93 million. Montana 62 percent and 0.47 million. Washington 70 percent and 16.52 million. Oats Minnesota 81 percent and 167.98 million. Iowa 85 percent and 218.95 million. North Dakota 59 percent and 45.47 million. South Dakota 81 percent and 74.65 million. Nebraska 82 percent and 72.95 million. Flaxseed Minnesota 72 percent and 5.994 million. North Dakota 34 percent and 4.62 million. South Dakota 41 percent and 0.775 million. Montana 42 percent and 1.216 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Aon
Nebraska
Montena
Montana
Cedar Rapids Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses filed for Carl E. Franks and Dora H. Os born of Cedar Rapids. Also listed are Albert Clifford Pancratz and Florence Kittier of Linn County, and George M. Hall of Janesville Wisconsin with Theora M. Smith of Linn County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Franks
Dora H. Osborn
Cedar Rapids
Albert Clifford Pancratz
Florence Kittier
Linn County
George M. Hall
Janesville
Wis
Theora M. Smith
Seafood as an Aid in Health and Nutrition
The article promotes seafood as a rich source of vitamins A B C D minerals calcium phosphorus and iodine, noting its role in preventing deficiencies. It urges readers to request a booklet from The Cedar Rapids Gazette on fish and seafood benefits, available by mail for six cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Washington, D. C
Legionnaires Gather for 14th American Legion Convention
About 50 000 World War veterans arrived in Portland Oregon for the fourteenth annual American Legion convention. Delegates will push for immediate compensation payments totaling 2 billion dollars and debate a stand on Prohibition and Eighteenth Amendment repeal. A national commander race is shaping with Frank N California Louis A Johnson West Virginia and George W Malone Nevada as leading contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
INS
Far Northwest
American Legion
Hoover Administration
Washington
Convention
Resolutions Committee
Legion
Detroit
Henry L. Stevens, Jr
North Carolina
Frank N
California
Louis A. Johnson
West Virginia
George W. Malone
Nevada
Playground Commission Offers Uhe Lessons This Fall
The Playground Commission will sponsor ten ukulele lessons for beginners and advanced students this fall. Instructor Miss Elizabeth Roberts will conduct four groups meeting each Saturday for ten Saturdays starting Sept 17 in the Memorial Coliseum. A $1 fee covers the ten lessons, with class divisions by river side for both levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playground Commission
Elizabeth Roberts
B Avenue NE
Memorial Coliseum
Miss Roberts
Increased Demand For Farms Noted Through Land Bank
Washington AP reports August demand for farms via the federal land bank rose from a year ago. Loan Commissioner Paul led a conference with twelve bank presidents. 634 properties were sold in August versus 302 in 1931. About 1.5 million dollars of farm properties changed hands this August, up from 814 thousand in August 1931, reflecting improved prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Land Bank System
Lle
Paul
Palace Theater Articles of Incorporation Renewed
Articles renewing Palace Theater company incorporation filed with County Recorder Dempsy Jones. Authorized capital stock $15,000. Officers include A. J. Diebold as president and treasurer Elizabeth M. Ford as vice president and secretary Joseph Menz as director. An amendment to Iowa Electric Light Power also filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theater Company
Dempsy Jones
A. J. Diebold
Elizabeth M. Ford
Joseph Menz
I. M. L. Investment Company
Cedar Rapids
H. L. Nehis
Ray J. Mills
W. L. Dutton
Public Works Receive Boost From Hoover Plan
President Hoover announced a relief act acceleration adding about 200 million dollars for public building, boosting this year’s outlay to over 750 million and total construction since the downturn to about 2 billion. Secretary Mills confirmed immediate availability of funds and department to announce specific projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Mills
Babson Sees Crisis Passed and Calls for a Tonic Plan
Babson at the national business conference declared the crisis over and urged a quota plan to return jobless to work and restore purchasing power. He warned against a possible low stabilization level and proposed taxes to fund the plan, suggesting an old system of paying taxes in money or work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Roger W. Babson
United States
Babson
Sat & She Baat
Tecomnts Pn
Suggest Coolidge For Dictator Of Western Railroads
In Chicago rail executives discuss two plans for economic reform. A nine‑man national committee proposes a 20 percent wage cut affecting over 1,000,900 workers starting February 1, 1933. Another pitch urges appointing Calvin Coolidge as a western railroads dictator with power akin to Will H. Hayes or Kennsaw Mountain Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Calvin Coolidge
Western Roads
Western Railroad
Will Hays
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Coolidge
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railroad
Winthrop M. Daniels
Yale University
Germans Seek Delay on US Military Claims Payment
Berlin reports Germany plans to ask Washington to postpone the September 30 payment of 33 million marks for occupation costs and other claims. The formal notice awaits talks between the German embassy and the U.S. government. Germany might seek a longer postponement and then approach other creditors like Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Berlin
Washington
United States Army of Occupation
Germany
Belgium
Hawaiian Case May Be Reopened Soon
In Honolulu the Ala Moana assault case involving Mrs Thalia Massie wife of Naval Lieutenant Thomas Massie may be reopened October 3. Private detective H C Fraser who led the inquiry will submit his report to Territorial Governor Lawrence Judd in New York with Territorial Attorney General Harry Hewitt and Honolulu prosecutor John C Kelley present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Thalia Massie
Thomas Massie
H. C. Fraser
Lawrence M. Judd
New York
Territorial
Harry Hewitt
John C. Kelley
Fraser
Purcell Seeks Name Change in Superior Court
Joseph D Purcell Jr a socially prominent Chicago man petitioned the superior court for permission to change his name to a different surname. He provided the explanation for the request during the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph D. Purcell, Jr
Superior Court
Foster Stoudt Perishes Blaze That Follows Eclipse Viewing
Loganport Indiana reports Foster Stoudt, 49, blinded by watching a solar eclipse. Doctors say exposure and smoke from the event contributed to his condition. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and its medical implications.
Hoover Plans Two Speeches in West and East
President Hoover will deliver at least two speeches in the West and one in the East, announced by Everett Sanders of the Republican National Committee after a White House conference. He said definite engagements are not yet set but invitations are numerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Everett Sanders
Republican National Committee
White House
Sanders
Trio of youths nabbed after street light cue gun shown
In Kansas City detectives in a patrol car saw three youths stop under a street light. One flipped a coin and his coat exposed a pistol. The trio admitted plans for a series of holdups and that the coin flip chose who carried the gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Governor seeks RF C loan for Cleveland relief bonds
Columbus report says Governor White to apply for a 2.807 million dollar RFC loan for Cuyahoga County relief needs and to have the agency purchase 407 thousand dollars of Cleveland city relief bonds that failed to sell yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
White
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Big Savcy County
Cleveland
Cleveland City
Olympic football game results and credit mood impacts
The record notes a Western team of Stanford and USC graduates defeating an Eastern team of Yale Harvard and Princeton graduates 7 to 6 in a football demonstration. It also reports customers now take 78 days to pay on average, three days longer than before the downturn, delaying millions in cash for merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.N. A
Stanford
Calif
Southern California
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Gandhi Imprisonment Allows Family Visits and Private Meetings
Mahatma Gandhi, held by the British authorities for inciting riots and civil disturbances, is described as imprisoned under lenient conditions. He may associate with family members and enjoy substantial communication with his secretaries and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahatma Gandhi
M. K
Arcadia the Greek province of beauty and calm
Arcadia was a province of Greece famed for its beauty and the simple kindly nature of its inhabitants. Figuratively Arcadia is a place of simple happiness innocent pleasures and untroubled quiet. It should not be confused with Acadia or Nova Scotia in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Greece
Acadia
Nova Scotia
Canada
Legal status of drinking liquor on American ships beyond 12 miles
The Bureau of Prohibition states that one prohibition act does not extend to vessels of American registry on the high seas. Liquor for beverage use cannot be obtained in the United States or while on the high seas if derived from U S territories or possessions, and such beverages may not be brought into U S territorial waters or ports on those vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Prohibition
High Seas
United States
Jelly quality guide from a vintage home economics note
Soft jelly results from excess sugar or additional juice and recooking. Tough jelly stems from too little sugar relative to pectin. Gummy jelly comes from overcooking. Cloudiness by pulp or premature congealing. Crystals by too much sugar or undercooking. Crystals reduced by resting juice. Mouldy jelly stems from insufficiently hot paraffin or improper sealing.
Question on Town Named for Nathan Straus in Palestine
A reader asks if a Palestine town is named after Nathan Straus. The reply notes involvement of the philanthropist and mentions a schoolhouse stone laid at Nathanyah, while another query confirms the Pantheon de la Guerre has not been shown in the United States before its current presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Nathan Straus
A. H
Nathan Staus
A. Stone
Oscar Straus
Nathanyah
United States
Washington, D
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Mrs. Schroeder
T. M. T. M. Breakfast
Clubs
Mrs
Alexander George
Anne Adams
Sterling
First Baptist
Alice Korteling Guild
Coe
Chelsea Man
Court House News
Sue Moving Firm
Des Moines
Federal
Leslie M. Carl
Crop Service
Crop Reporting Service
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Nema Bureau
Legionaires
Lorne A. Milne
Palace Theater
Logansport
Ind
Foster Stoudt
West
Ohio
R. D. Brown
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