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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1933

Page

2

Friends Honor Mrs. Clifford Hubbell During Visit Here

Friends of Mrs. Clifford Hubbell of Buffalo NY gather in Cedar Rapids during her one week stay. A golf outing at Cedar Rapids Country Club ends with luncheon hosted by Mrs David Turner. Mr and Mrs James E Hamilton host a family dinner for fourteen in her honor tonight.

Clifford Hubbell Buffalo Cedar Rapids Country Club David Turner Twenty-third Street Drive Hubbell James E Hamilton Linden Drive

Nelsons Return to Brooklyn After Month with Ohio Relatives

Mrs Frances E Nelson and her daughter Barbara Blanche left Sunday to return to their home in Brooklyn NY. They had spent a month with Mrs Nelsons parents Mr and Mrs W D Snouffer at 1531 Washington avenue SE and Mr Nelsons parents Mr and Mrs C E Nelson at 1526 Washington avenue SE.

Frances E Nelson Barbara Blanche Brooklyn

Mrs Cleaver to Leave for Cincinnati and Chicago Visit

Mrs Mark Cleaver, who has stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs TR Warriner at 316 Forest Drive SE since Labor Day, will leave the last of the week to return to Cincinnati Ohio. Mr Cleaver will join her in Chicago for a brief stop.

Mark Cleaver TR. Warriner Forest Drive Cincinnati Ohio Cleaver Chicago

Sue Witwer Luberger Returns From Chicago Trip

Mrs. Sue Witwer Luberger arrived home this morning after traveling to Chicago on Sunday.

Sue Witwer Luberger Chicago

Schoen Daughters Take Jobs in Chicago and New York

Miss Eugenie Schoen has begun work with the Cook County Social Service bureau in Chicago this week after accepting a position there. Miss Natalie Schoen travels to New York City to enter the National Recreation school for a year, residing at International House 500 Riverside Drive.

Eugenie Natalie Schoen Charles Schon Forest Drive Chicago New York Eugenie Schoen Cook County Social Service Bureau New York City National Recreation School International House Riverside Drive

Silver Cross circle to open fall season with luncheon

The Silver Cross circle of King’s Daughters will hold a fall opening luncheon at noon Wednesday at the home of Mrs V E Porter 405 Twenty-fifth Street SE. Mrs Porter will be assisted by Miss Elizabeth Bender. A business meeting will follow the luncheon.

Silver Cross Circle of King’s Daughters V E Porter Twentty-Fith Street Porter Elizabeth Bender

Gable couple returns from Chicago visit to Exposition

Mgr and Mrs E E Gable 817 Nineteenth street BE returned from Chicago where they visited Mr Gable’s brother HO Gable and attended a Century of Progress Exposition.

Mgr E. E. Gable Nineteenth Street Chicago Gable HO. Gable

Friendly Circle Postpones Meeting to September 27

The Mac cabres Friendly circle announces its meeting will be held September 27 at 1 PM at Mercy hospital. The agenda includes auxiliary activities and planned sewing projects for members and guests.

Friendly Circle of the Maccabres

Pledging Ends For Coe Sorority Rushing

The suspense ends at five this afternoon when new pledges arrive at sorority rooms for pledging services. Each sorority plans a welcome spread this evening to honor the pledges following selection.

Coe Sorority Cac

Olinger Home Hosts Twenty Year Anniversary Picnic

Mr and Mrs George Olinger near Springville were surprised by relatives who delivered a picnic dinner for their twentieth wedding anniversary. Guests included C G Bachman J H Snyder L W Bachman their children Howard La Von J Sehnell Ralph W Bachman all Cedar Rapids Mr Albert Stevenson Alburnett and Glenn Ray Lee Olinger.

George Olinger Springville Olingers C G Bachman J HH Snyder L W Bachman Howard la von J Sehnell Ralph W Bachman Cedar Rapids Albert Stevenson Alburnett Glenn Ray Lee Olinger

Surprise Eightieth Birthday Party for Mrs Marie Bednashek

A surprise party was held Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs Frank Sloser east of Solon to honor Mrs Marie Bednashek on her eightieth birthday. Guests included multiple families from Solon Ely Cedar Rapids Lisbon Mount Vernon and surrounding areas with two decorated cakes baked by her daughters and dinner served from picnic baskets.

Marie Bednashek Frank Sloser Solon Mary Vornholt Catherine Louis Frank Harti Frank, Jr Leonard Julia Ely Wiley Kubee Alice Alvinna Cedar Rapids Sam Gamble Melvin Dorothy Calvin Riddle Mount Vernon Roy Adams Loraine Arlene Lisbon Frank Bednashek Frank Cilek Frank Jr Frank Slofer Helen Slofer Maynard Slofer Sprague Cuba Twin Lakes Ella Sam Ed Sprague Martha Barnes S. Evans Will Banes Chester Banes Jesse Craven Wayne John Stansbury Pade Stansbury Himler Glenn Banes Vernon Banes Roy Sprague Nelwi Swinburne Manchester J. B Swinburne Fairfield Sarah Swinburne Robinson Earlville Josephine Swinburne Jennie Savage A H Swinburne Humboldt Emma Junkin Smithfield Neb Russell Sigourney Lightfoot van Buren Township Kate McCarty Will Muller Dale Dunlap Reason Brown Monte Mullinix Price Jennings Ad Gilliland Maynard Knight Fayette A. S Halley Hollywood Calif John King Alhambra John Knight Charles Knight Ed Knight Wilburn Bell Payette J Cummings Mildred Miller Purley Jennison Fern Ardell Brooks A F E. Knight Jake Ponsar George Davis Dwicht Rooker Randalia Don Brooks Oclwein Will Waller Saskatchewan Canada James Jennison Frances Fish Urbana Harley Miller Anita Clyde Dickson Menlo Melford Mell Lincoln Lawrence F' Nissen Nissen Monona Bloody Run Clayton County Board Eula Pierce C L. Pierce Elmer Brown A. J. Brown R. A. Doos West Branch Springdale H M Grant Glenn Rowley Vinton J. E

Grants and Washington high meet at YWCA for supper and meeting

Cabinets of the ADD T and Hi-Y-Yell Curl Reserve groups at Grant and Washington high schools plan a Wednesday 5 pm gathering at the YWCA with a picnic supper and an 8 30 report from Ora Mae Edwoods and Greens Metfield on local problems. Secretary Mise Alice Pow Reeve leads arrangements for a brief program and talks.

Grant and Washington High School COA Ora Mae Edwood Washneton High Greevvs Chant High Mise Alice Pow Reeve SWC Rogers Washington

Business Girls Sorority Plans District Meeting

The Business Girls Sorority outlines a district meeting with a monthly schedule and planned activities. Mrs Tas Strange and Ms Rowen Barquet Mos Bots Chipman are highlighted in leadership roles as the group expands chapters from Davenport to Canton and Mossy Brine Stra.

Business Girls Sorority Mectine Ween Wichapters Davenport Rock Tsad Martstaltoan Stra Lambaa Afta Ardacmn Berar Rowen Barquet Chipman Edvvora Os Skeener

Mrs Cook Hosts Large Tea And Musicale At Crescent Street

Mrs Robert S Cook of 222 Crescent Street SE welcomed a large group Sunday afternoon for a tea and musicale at her home. Her son Sutherland Cook performed a charming program of songs in French German and English with accompaniments by Prof Ernest A Leo.

Robert S Cook Crescent Street Sutherland Cook Cook Ernest A. Leo

Bridge Party Honors Miss Rucy Moore Before Marriage

Miss Catherine Byers and Miss Rosemary Roth host a small bridge gathering tonight at Miss Byers home 314 Nineteenth Street SE to honor Miss Rucy Moore ahead of her Saturday afternoon wedding.

Catherine Byers Nineteenth Street Rosemary Roth Park Terrace Miss Byers Rucy Moore

Mrs Sinclair and her son visit Cedar Rapids from Indianapolis

Mrs Robert S Sinclair and her son John Bennett arrived from Indianapolis for a weekend visit to Cedar Rapids. They are staying with Mrs C B Soutter at 2015 First Avenue East.

Robert S Sinclair John Bennett Indianapolis Cedar Rapids C B Soutter First Avenue E

Birthday honors for local resident Harry Hanson in Marion

Harry Hanson, living nearby, was honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Clark Bartlett in Marion. Also present were Merrill Wilson, Eleanor and Bernice Hanson, Howard Hanson, Harold Usher of Cedar Rapids, Elvice Milburn and daughter Dolores, and Kenneth Bartlett. Hanson received a gift.

Harry Hanson Here Clark Bartlett Marion Mr Hanson Merrill Wilson Eleanor and Bernice Hanson Howard Hanson Harold Usher Cedar Rapids Elvice Milburn Dolores Kenneth Hanson

Local Carlisle Guests Visit 525 Tenth Street

Mr and Mrs Melton Richwine and Mr and Mrs Paul Gulden of Carlisle Pa are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Blessing located at 525 Tenth Street SW.

Melton Richwine Paul Gulden Carlisle Pa John Blessing Tenth Street

Mr and Mrs MoM Shebeck Return From Chicago

Mr and Mrs MoM Shebeck of 1600 B Avenue NW returned Sunday from Chicago where they attended A Century of Progress for a week.

Mom Shebeck B Avenue NW Chicago

Miss Lavina McGillicuddy Returns From Chicago Visit

Miss Lavina McGillicuddy of 1640 Park Avenue SE has returned after ten days with relatives in Chicago where she attended the Century of Progress exposition.

Lavina McGillicuddy Park Avenue SE Chicago

Starrs Visit Bloomington Family in New Jersey

Mrs Donald J Starr and her daughter Cynthia Ann arrive Saturday from Bloomington NL for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs De Sporman at 524 Seventh Street SW.

Donald J. Starr Cynthia Ann Bloomington de Sporman Seventh Street

Pattern 1612 Anne Adams Pattern Book Ad

The ad promotes Pattern 1612 by Anne Adams with sizes 14 to 40 and fabrics like wool faille crepe. It touts summer pattern editions with outfits for sports golf and casual wear. Catalog and pattern together priced at twenty five cents plus fifteen cents for the catalog. Address orders to The Crazette Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Weat 17 Street New York City

Marriage of Vernus M Martin and Everett J Cowden

Announcement of the marriage between Vernus Avon dale Martin and Everett J Cowden on April 18 1932 at a Methodist church in Iowa City. Rev Henry officiated. Attendants were Barbara Kauffman and Maurice Peters. The couple both attended the University of Iowa and will reside at 544 Forest Drive SE Cedar Rapids then.

Vernus Avondale Martin Guy E. Martin Sioux City Everett J Cowden Cedar Rapids James F. Cowden Forest Drive Methodist Church Iowa City H D Henry Barbara Kauffman Maurice Peters Cowden University of Iowa College of Engineering College of Liberal Arts

Holbrooks and Mr Wick Attend Burlington Centennial

Mr and Mrs Royal Holbrook and B L Wick joined hundreds at Burlington for its centennial festivities. A morning open air mass was led by Bishop Henry Pohlman and Columbia University preacher M M Hoffman spoke on Catholic growth.

Royal Holbrook B L. Wick Burlington Henry Pohlman Davenport M M Hoffman Columbia University Dubuque Holbrook Oelwein Albert City Moravia Viola Spillville Dvorak Elkport

Buffet Supper and Dance Attendies Host by Lana and Svec

Willam Lana enjoyed a buffet supper Saturday evening hosted by Mrs. J M Lana and Mrs George Svee at 1803 Second Street SW. The party ended with a dance later. attendees included Bernice McAllister Lucile McAllister Mercedes Showberg Mary Hogan Ann Coyle Helen Merritt William Lana Wesley Janda Theron Smith Pete White Franklin John Leonard Roman and couples Mr and Mrs Chester White Mr and Mrs J M Lana and Mr and Mrs George Svec.

Willam Lana J M Lana George Svee Second Street Bernice McAllister Lucile McAllister Mercedes Showberg Mary Hogan Ann Coyle Helen Merritt William Lana Wesley Janda Theron Smith Pete White Franklin John Leonard Roman Chester White J. M. Lana George Svec

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Meeting At Montrose Hotel

Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle and Daughters of Isabella plan a meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the French room of the Hotel Montrose. Important business is to be transacted.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Montrose

Local visitors return from Century of Progress Chicago

Mr and Mrs Frank LaHue Miss Betty Triska John Oufiri Jr and Alvin Oujiri spent several days at A Century of Progress in Chicago and have now returned.

Frank LaHue Betty Triska John Oufiri, Jr Alvin Oujiri Century of Progress Chicago

St Joan’s Circle Meets at Mrs Harms Home

St Joan's Circle of St Matthew's Church meets at 1209 Elmhurst Dr NE Thursday at 7 30 pm. The Ladies Aid society of St James Methodist Church will meet at the church Wednesday at 2 pm with members noting a date change.

Joan St. Matthew's Church George Harms Elmhurst Drive Ladies Aid Society of St James Methodist Church

Local church groups plan meetings across the city

Division 4 of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church holds a 230 pm Thursday business meeting at 829 H Avenue NW hosted by Mrs W E Goreham. Winners Class from Second Christian Church meets at 2 pm Wednesday with Mrs Iva Flaherty. hostesses include Mrs Pearl Donovan and Mrs Tracy Fenner. Ladies Industrial Society of Sinclair Memorial Church gathers Wednesday at Mrs August Cramer to knit boots. Grace Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary Guild hosts its first fall meeting at 845 Avenue NE with luncheon and planning for fall and winter activities. Trinity Lutheran Home Missionary group meets Wednesday at 230 pm at church parlors at First Ave and Fourteenth St W with hostesses Mrs Marvin Titen, Mrs Carl Hauskins, and Mrs Victor Bryant. Manchester project advances on Route 10 from Edgewood to Colesburg with Sturmer Construction employing 84 Delaware County men on a ten-mile stretch yet to be completed.

Trinnity Second Christian Church Iva Flaherty Eighteenth Street NW Pearl Donovan Tracy Fenner Ladies’ Industrial Society of the Sinclair Memorial Church August Cramer Woman's Auxilary Guild of Grace Episcopal Church CH. French Avenue NE Lwil Trinity Lutheran Home Missionary Group Trinity Lutheran Church First Avenue Fourteenth Street Marvin Titen Carl Hauskins Victor Bryant Manchester Edgewood Colesburg Sturmer Construction Company Bloomington Wis Delaware County

Bridge over Skunk River to Get New Flooring and Stringers

Washington Iowa Coppock and Henry counties will share the cost of a new flooring and stringers contract for the 380 foot bridge over the Skunk River. A Friday letting is planned with an expected total expenditure of 1500 dollars.

Washdington Skunk River Coppock Henry Jefferson Washington

Cedar Rapids Eighth oldest resident Jasper N Travis dies at 96

Jasper N. Travis aged 96 died at his rooming place 121 Fourth avenue SW Cedar Rapids around 3 am Tuesday after years of ill health. Born April 17 1837 in Pennsylvania he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1876 and married Mary Ann Miller in 1858. Survived by five children seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and one sister services set for 2 pm Thursday Beatty chapel burial Linwood cemetery

Jasper N. Travis Cedar Rapids Fourth Avenue Mr. Travis Pennsyl Vania Kewanee Ill Mary Ann Miller Travis First Avenue G. F. Taylor Center Point Sam Harman Mount Vernon Myra Vinton William R. Pierce Charles Fort Methodist Hite Alcorn Wallack Lisbon Mr Pierce Richmond County Ohio Aaron Pierce Buchanan County Mary Galbraith Roy Pierce

River Gauges Funded for 33 States to Aid Flood Warnings

The Public Works Administration allocated 150000 dollars to the Department of Agriculture on Tuesday to replace river gauges across 33 states, creating about 1200 jobs. Each gauge costs around 1000 dollars. The Weather Bureau reviews its flood warning service to plan placements. States listed include Illinois Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota and Wisconsin with various gauge allocations.

Washington Public Works Administration Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Illinois Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin

Mission festival at Strawberrry Point church in Iowa

Eman uel s Lutheran church held three Mission festival services with talks by Rev. C Mardoff of Sumner and Rev. Harold Adix of Farmersburg. Many small town notices follow including obituaries and reunions across Williamsburg Wilton Junction Sigourney Monona Vinton and other Iowa communities.

Strawberry Point Emanuel Lutheran Church C. Mardoff Sumner Harold Adix Farmersburg Williamsburg Grant Shaul C. W. Cochran John Nancy Shaw Seneca County Ohio Ladora Jennie Mayne Washington Warren Shaul Grinnell Howard Sherman Shaul Wyoming Jean Roush Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Verna Hanold Dean Mallicoat Wilton Junction John Schroeder Griffith Funeral Home J. M. Newgard Grace Reformed Church

Austrian Dollfuss Seeks Fascist Path Amid Nazi Threat

Vienna reports Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss moves Austria toward a fascist dictatorship to unite the nation against German Nazism and communism. He denounces parliament, calls for medieval guild structures, and favors Mussolini model while avoiding parliamentary revival.

Vienna Englebert Dollfuss Austria Dollfuss

Being Held Up Becomes A Polite Downtown Incident

Malcolm B. McDonald and his wife faced a calm hold up on a Minneapolis street. A bandit drew a pistol from a doorway and asked, in a courteous tone, if they understood the meaning of the moment. McDonald surrendered a ten dollar bill, the robber thanking him as he tipped his hat.

Minneapolis Malcolm B. McDonald McDonald Oo McDonald

Two Youths Hanged In Nova Scotia For Killing Aged Woman

In Amherst Nova Scotia two 19 year old youths Trueman Smith and Alvah Henwood were hanged for the murder and theft of Mrs Elmer Smith aged 130 dollars was taken during the Feb 3 crime. The double execution marked a provincial first.

Nova Scotia Amherst INS Trueman Smith Alvah Henwood Elmer Smith Smith Heriwood Henwood

Pyle To Judge Paintings At The Marshalltown Fair

Arnold Pyle the Cedar Rapids painter who won the water color first prize and sweepstakes at the Iowa State fair will judge and award prizes for paintings in the Central Iowa fair art division in Marshalltown He is accompanied by Jefferson R Smith executive secretary of the Stone City Art colony who is to give a talk

Arnold Pyle Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Jefferson R. Smith Stone City

Restaurant Man Charged With Selling Liquor To Convicts

Fort Madison Iowa dispatch reports Leo Decker a local restaurant operator is free on 8400 bond after being charged with selling liquor to state penitentiary trustees. Warden Haynes presented affidavits from several inmates claiming they bought intoxicants from Decker on a prison farm.

Fort Madison INS Leo Decker Decker Glenn C. Haynes Haynes

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