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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1932

Page

2

Health Camp Ends Year With Balance From Donations

The Health Camp Good Health closed its season with a $331.37 balance after eleven weeks serving at least forty handicapped children. Total expenses reached $1,781.35 for 183 children, with food costs reduced by generous donations from Colonial Baking, Co-operative Dairy, Quaker Oats, Petersen Baking, Hutchinson Ice Cream, and local donors.

Camp Good Health Johns. Ely Public Health Nursing Bureau The Gazette Colonial Baking Company Co-operative Dairy Company Searles and Blue Valley Dairies Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Company Petersen Baking Company Hutchinson Ice Cream Company Metcalf i W. J. Hladky Albert Howard

Scholastic Standings Of Coe Fraternities And Sororities Revealed

Scholastic standings for Coe College Greek organizations for last school year's second semester were announced by registrar Prof. J F Yothers. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and Alpha Delta Alpha fraternity led their groups. sororities Chi Omega Beta Phi Alpha Alpha Xi Delta Delta Delta Kappa Delta placed, and fraternities Phi Alpha Pi Chi Beta Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi ae Tau ha Delta Phi Epsilon Nu Epsilon followed. Non sorority women trailed Greek members in scholastic rank while non fraternity men outpaced them.

Coe College J. F. Yothers Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Chi Omega Beta Phi Alpha Alpha Xi Delta Delta Delta Delta Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Pi Chi Beta Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Ae Tau Hae Delta Phi Epsilon Nu Epsilon

Hersch Elected President Of Mercy Hospital Staff

Dr Hersch was elected president of the Mercy hospital staff at the first meeting of the new officers. Dr John Goggin a intern was formally introduced and suggestions were given to assist him in his work. The group discussed next year work and decided to urge banner attendance by attending and visiting staff and to seek cooperation in making the staff program mutually beneficial.

Frank Hersch Mercy Hospital John Goggin

Many Local Grocers To Attend Convention Of The State Association

Emil M. Surry leads Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers as they travel to Des Moines for the Iowa Retail Grocers association annual convention running February 2 to 21. Accompanying him are J. L. Keneeny and E. H. Prescott with Gus Mineck and A. G. Keyes, plus several local members including R. Jensen and John Indra among others planning to attend the convention and the concurrent food show.

Emil M. Surry Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association J. L. Keneeny E. H. Prescott Des Moines Iowa Retail Grocers Association Gus Mineck A. G. Keyes R. Jensen John Indra G. W. Cropp Bert Humbert Frank Dusek Joseph Klinsky Frank Malek H. P. Butterfield Mike G. Konecny Frank Vavra Frank Zachar L. Anthony

Meeting to form city entertainment clearing house

Presidents of organizations bringing talent to the city will meet at the public library Wednesday evening at 7 30 to discuss creating a permanent clearing house mechanism to avoid program conflicts throughout the year. A bulletin board may list prospective numbers and dates so groups can coordinate. Members include Archeologi Reciurret club Shrine temple College club Woman's club Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Community Players Community Concert course Cornell college lecture course University of Iowa lecture course and University of Iowa Players.

Archeologi Reciurret Club Shrine Temple College Club Woman's Club Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Community Players Cornell College University of Iowa University of Iowa Players

Miss Hagey to preside at regional library conference

Miss E Joanna Hagey Cedar Rapids librarian and Iowa Library Association president will preside at the Thursday luncheon at the American Library Association regional conference in Des Moines October 12 to 15. Associations from Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri and Nebraska attend. More than 600 librarians expected with remarks by prominent speakers.

E. Joanna Hagey Cedar Rapids Iowa Library Association American Library Association Des Moines Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Miss Hagey

Six Former Gazette Carriers Enroll at Iowa State College

Six former Gazette city carriers will join nine Cedar Rapids youths as freshmen at Iowa State College in Ames this year. The freshmen include Robert Prastka Robert Hruska Robert Thomas Richard Sweitzer and Alex Sampson Jr Glenn Troyak becomes a sophomore. Also enrolling are Henry Beer Howard Tellier and Rose Johnson among others.

Gazette City Cedar Rapids Iowa State College Ames Robert Prastka Robert Hruska Robert Thomas Richard Sweitzer Alex Sampson Glenn Troyak Henry Beer Howard Tellier Rose Johnson Stu

Music Professor Advocates Broad Arts Education

Professor Paul S. Ray of Coe College School of Music argues that music students benefit from a broad liberal arts background. He cites his own path from aspiring lawyer to voice teacher, stresses classics and theory, and notes his orchestral and choral initiatives in Iowa.

Paul S. Ray Coe College School of Music Ray Coe Ray Exp

City briefs and personals

A regular meeting of B Nai B razh B Rith will be held Monday at 8 p m in Temple Judah. Bricklayers union officers call a special meeting today at 10 a m in Sokol hall.

Judah Sokol Hall

Ward Award Granted in Oral Lease Case

Judge H C Ring awarded Ward a $151.61 against Mr and Mrs Arthur Larson in an oral lease dispute, detailing the financial remedy granted by the court.

Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Olin businessman Pay son W Scott

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against Pay son W. Scott in federal court at Cedar Rapids. City National Bank of Clinton and L A Andrew receiver of Citizens Savings Bank of Olin claim to hold his promissory notes and intend to hinder his creditors.

Payson W. Scott Olin Cedar Rapids City National Bank of Clinton L. A. Andrew Citizens Savings Bank of Olin

Helen Faye Townsend Leaves Saturday for Los Angeles

Helen Faye Townsend departed Saturday morning for Los Angeles as part of a trip connected to The Greek-American Political as noted in local records.

Helen Faye Townsend Los Angeles

Cast Named for I. C. Production of Merton of the Movies

The I C Players announce the cast for the four act play Merton of the Movies to open the season on Oct 2. Cast includes Don See, Wunderlich, Elizabeth Funkey, Renne Tom Leonore Kamp Eleanor Heath Albert Woerderhoff Cletus Schnoebelen Ray Brady Tom McLaughlin Maurice Scanlan Billy McLaughlin Kenneth George Delores Fagan Gayle Giblin Mary Catherine Heath Maurice Kirby Bill Glenn Morehead George Gear. The play dramatized by George S Kaufman and Marc Connelly from a novel and adapted into two films, with Glenn Hunter in the title role. Mrs F Orr directs and Miss Marie Busler assists.

Merton I. C Don 2 Miss Vous Leeert Wunderlich Elizabeth Funkey Renne- Tom Leonore Kamp Eleanor Heath Albert Woerderhoff Cletus Schnoebelen Rayvieve Brady Tom McLaughlin Maurice Scanlan Billy McLaughlin Kenneth George Delores Fagan Gayle Giblin Mary Catherine Heath Maurice Kirby Bill Glenn Eres Morehead George Eare George S. Kaufman Marc Connelly Glenn Hunter

Bishop Cannon To Speak Tonight On Prohibition Problem

James Cannon Jr will address the Prohibition issue this evening at 8 at the Memorial building on The Modern Whisky Rebellion and How To Meet It. Attorney J M Tallman presides, a male quartet sings, and Eleanor Taylor gives a 20 minute organ recital. L Moran is in charge of ushering. doors open at 7 30.

James Cannon, Jr Memorial Building J. M. Tallman Norman Emerson F. W. Fisher Eleanor Taylor L. Moran

Two Men Surrender After Theft Charge Notice

Joseph Prahar aged 24 of Fairfax and John Merrill Odlund age 24 of 907 Hull Avenue SE surrendered when told authorities sought them Saturday afternoon. They went to the county jail and were held on a larceny charge in the custody of Justice G. 5S.

Joseph Prahar Fairfax John Merrill Odlund Hull Avenue SE Justice G. 5S

Ukulele Classes Start At Y M C A For Youths

Playground Commission announces ukulele lessons on the third floor of the Y M C A with separate beginner and advanced groups. Class times begin at 11 am for east side beginners and 11:30 am for east side advanced. 1 pm for west side advanced. 1:30 pm for west side beginners. Initial enrollees include Virginia Richter and Patricia Salter among others. enrollment continues next Saturday, with details from Miss Betty Roberts at 1759 B Avenue NE. Children 9 to 17 eligible. an adult and boys class may form with sufficient interest.

Virginia Richter Patricia Salter Betty Jane Johnson Jean O’brien Mary Louise Jacobs Blanche Brown Marilyn Cusack Birdie Fiala Nadine Fiala Doris Seabrooke Playground Commission Betty Roberts B Avenue NE

J P Van Horn To Speak At John Huss Tonight

Rev J P Van Horn superintendent of St Luke s hospital will speak at revival service tonight at 7 30 at John Huss Methodist church A chorus choir led by A H Dahl of Lyle Minn will perform and Dr ui is music director during the two weeks of revival G Fort of Vinton closed his talks for the week A booster choir of 61 children under 14 joined the service Palo will conduct services each evening through Friday.

J. P. van Horn St. Luke’s Hospital John Huss Methodist Church A. H. Dahl Lyle, Minn E Coming Wee Ooee Palo

Guard Nurse Blamed For Trio Of Hospital Deaths In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati AP reports a nurse at a state hospital faced blame after errors in administering anesthesia led to three patient deaths. Superintendent A Baber called the nurse highly conscientious and the tragedy an unfortunate mistake, noting her nervous condition and fear she might harm herself.

Cincinnati Apg A. Baber Longview State Hospital Baber

Victory for Democrats Would Be Catastrophe says Jahncke

MCCLURE Pa November election would threaten the nation said Assistant Secretary of the Navy Jahncke criticizing Governor Franklin D Roosevelt as lacking training or practical experience. He argued the necessity of reelecting President Hoover equaled Lincoln's 1864 imperative.

McClure Jahncke Franklin D. Roosevelt Hoover Pbbem Lincoln

Navy Attacks Roosevelt Record as New York Governor

The navy criticized Theodore Roosevelt's governorship in New York and labeled the Democratic platform a millstone the party aims to hang around the American people, signaling sharp partisan clash over policy and leadership.

Navy Roosevelt New York Democratic Party

Expect Agreement On Four-Party Rail Merger This Week

Bankers for the four eastern railroads were ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission and Reconstruction Corporation to push through the merger immediately. A formal agreement is expected by midweek after a tentative settlement at last week's meeting. Washington intervention accelerates the plan and speeds a final decision.

New York INS Interstate Commerce Commission and Reconstruction Corporation Eastern Rail Washington

Fleischmanns End Long World Cruise

The Camargo owned by Julius Fleischmann returned to New London Connecticut after a world cruise that began last, sailing 36 000 miles and visiting 123 ports. Mr and Mrs Fleischmann and their children were aboard as customs officials inspected the yacht.

New London

YMCA Boys Welfare council meeting notice

The YMCA committee of the Boys Welfare council will meet Monday at 5 p.m. at the Y. M. C. A. The Y M C A Boys work committee meets Wednesday at noon at the Y.

French Deputies Approve 3 Billion Refinancing Plan

Paris AP report says the French chamber of deputies approved the largest loan conversion plan, converting about 3.4 billion dollars in government bonds. The measure aims to cut deficits with a 4 percent bond issue and support home and foreign commerce, saving around 2 million dollars yearly. The bill goes to the senate with enactment expected before stock exchange opening Monday.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Louis Germain- Martin Luciene Lamoureux Senate Stock Exchange

Fire Damages Roof of Slabach Home on Seventh Avenue

A chimney spark at 4 p.m. Saturday caused minor damage to the roof of the John C. Slabach residence at 1428 Seventh Avenue SE. The property is owned by Mrs. A. Hach.

John C. Slabach Seventh Avenue SE A. Hach

Professor Russell to discuss politics in Germany at Rotary Luncheon

Professor Nelson Vance Russell, back from a year abroad, will address the Rotary Club at the Hotel Roosevelt Monday noon on The Changing Political Situation in Germany.

Nelson Vance Russell Germany Rotary Club Hotel Roosevelt

Des Moines Dentist to Speak on Better Office Management

Dr. Louis W. Snuggins, former Iowa Dental president from Des Moines, will present a paper titled Better Office Management During an Economic Low Mood at the Cedar Rapids Dental Society dinner Monday night at the Hotel Roosevelt.

Louis W. Snuggins Des Moines The Iowa Dental Cedar Rapids Dental Society Hotel Roosevelt

Police Rescue Man From 4 Tormenters Seeking Relative

ST LOUIS INS report says police halted a group of five men in a parked car after a man, Altman 49, father of six, claimed they threatened to take him for a ride to force disclosure of his brother in law Blotzman, tied to a West Frankfort fire bond. Four suspects were arrested.

ST. Louis INS Altman Or Blotzman George Taes West Frankfort Ill

Cedar Rapids Faces A Cooler Evening After Warm Day

The city saw a high of 73 degrees around 3 30 pm followed by a drop to 55 degrees by 6 45 pm The forecast notes clear skies and a calm night with fair conditions expected.

Cedar Rapids

Al Smith of Seattle Pushes 500 Meter Milestone

Seattle athlete Al Smith pushes toward a 500 meter milestone as he trains with local club. The effort signals improving form and potential for a spring meet, with coaches noting steady progress and renewed focus.

al Smith Seattle Pusha

Weismann Named Manager of Coe Band

Roger E. Weismann of LeClaire, a young student at Coe College, is appointed manager of the Coe band, succeeding Charles Howpoker of Lone Tree after years as artist.

Coe Roger E. Weismann LeClaire Coe College Charles Howpoker Lone Tree

Judgment In Contract Action At Hutchinson Court

The Hutchinson Ice Cream Company was awarded a $100 judgment in district court Saturday against Margie V. Reckemmer. The proceeding was conducted with Charlies S. Olson and Mrs. F. E. noted in the case.

Hutchinson Ice Cream Company Margie V. Reckemmer Charlies S. Olson F. E

Birth of Frank LeVerne Dorman at home on Sept 10

Mr and Mrs Ivan C Dorman welcome a son named Frank LeVerne born at their residence 1136 Sixteenth Avenue SW on September 10.

Ivan C. Dorman Sixteenth Avenue SW Frank LeVerne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elizabeth Johnston Superiain J. W. Ballard W. E. Andre Charles T. Hickok J. H. Borman Arthur Poe E. H. Bingham Ralph Hunting Vera Murray Dr. Hersch the State Association Library Assn Coe Voice Eliza Hickok Organized State Orchestra Iowa Society of Music Marshalltown Rudolph Ganz Marshall Hall William Shakespeare London Paul Reimers Boyle Bishop Cannon Sears Anniversary Silvertone Imperials Sussex Adrian Roland Warwick Cromwell Alexander Axminster Sears Kenmore J.P. van Horn John Huss Fleischmanns Siena cJewsky Trias Club Kryptok H. G. Fussell Second Avenue Dental Society Sears, Roebuck and Buck
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