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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1934

Page

2

Reiff and Hines Win City Bridge Finals at Cedar Rapids

Mrs. M O Reiff and Mrs. Don Hines captured the city championship duplicate contract bridge title at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Monday. Second went to Mrs. James Yuill and Mrs. Thomas Crabbe with Mr. and Mrs. James Bell third. In the consolation, Dr. and Mrs. A R Zuercher led east west and Mrs. H J Robertson and W M Jayne led north south. The next semi monthly club event is Sept 24, with a Sept 29 open tournament at Sunnyside in Waterloo.

M O Reiff Don Hines Cedar Rapids Country Club James Yuill Thomas Crabbe James Bell A R. Zuercher H. J Robertson W. M Jayne Cedar Rapids Bridge Players Sunnyside Waterloo Cedar Rapids

Mrs Cook and Daughters Return from Chicago Visit

Mrs R. S Cook of Crescent Drive and her daughters Doris and Eleanor Cook return from a visit in Chicago. Also traveling with them was Sutherland Cook. Mr. Cook proceeded to Pomfret Connecticut for schooling.

R. S Cook Crescent Drive Doris Eleanor Cook Chicago Sutherland Cook Cook Pomfret, Conn

Mrs. J Parker Read Jr Leaves Los Angeles Visit

Mrs J Parker Read Jr of Los Angeles California will depart tonight after a two week stay with Mr and Mrs A W Hi Lenders at 2101 Grande Avenue SE. Read has been a guest in their home during the visit.

J. Parker Read, Jr Los Angeles Calif A W. Hi Grande Avenue SE Wall

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Louise Mann at Home

Friends gathered Monday evening at 526 Sixth Avenue SE to celebrate Mrs Louise Manns birthday. Prizes went to Mrs Clarence Warren and Mrs Robert Cole, with a gift presented to the guest of honor as cake and refreshments followed entertaining games.

Louise Mann Sixth Avenue SE Clarence Warren Robert Cole John Jones Peggy Ann Frank Rawson Margaret King Mable Rawson Carrie Rawson Bert Book Marion Monroe

Hesperian Club Holds First Meeting At Robertson Home

The Hesperian club met Monday evening at the home of Misses Agnes and Jennie Robertson. After a picnic supper a brief business session followed. Roll call elicited reminiscences of the summer. Officers for the coming year are Faith McMurray president Mildred Krebs vice president Grace Low secretary Agnes Robertson treasurer.

Hesperian Club Agnes Jennie Robertson Faith McMurray Mildred Krebs Grace Low Agnes Robertson

Mrs Erskine and Daughter Leave After Visit in Edmonton

Mrs. George G. Erskine of West Mont TL and her daughter Joan spent a week in the home of Mr and Mrs N W Robertson at 1909 Grande Avenue SE. Mrs Erskine now with the emergency relief association in Chicago will be remembered here as Miss Erma Robertson.

George G. Erskine Westmont Joan

Horaks and Walshs Return From Chi tango Worlds Fair Trip

Mrs Frank Horak Miss Leone Horak and Robert Horak of 708 Ninth Street SW and Miss Nellie Walsh Miss Lilian Walsh of 830 Ninth Street SW have returned from Chi tango after attending the Worlds fair. They visited friends in Racine Wisconsin before returning from the three day trip.

Frank Horak Leone Horak Robert Horak Ninth Street Nellie Walsh Lilian Walsh Chitango Racine Wis

Macbeth study marks first half club year for Monday Shakespeare group

Members of the Monday Shakespeare club begin a Macbeth study first half of the year at Mrs A N Hamiston's home on 400 Nineteenth Street NE. The group enjoys luncheon before a short business session. Mrs L D Weld, fresh from a world Presbyterian missions tour, will be principal speaker at Cedar Rapids Presbyterial. The meeting, at First Presbyterian Church chapel, runs 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm with address to both sessions.

Monday Shakespeare Club A N Hamiston Nineteenth Street L D Weld Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church Weld

Miss Mildred Nemmers Visit Scheduled in Des Moines

Miss Mildred Nemmers from 1701 Grande avenue SE is to visit her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A F Rosencrany in Des Moines this coming Monday afternoon with their family.

Mildred Nemmers Grande Avenue Des Moines Rosencrany

Alma Dohnalek Weds Ernest Roman in Fairfax Ceremony

Alma Dohnalek daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Dohnalek of Fairfax and Ernest Roman son of Mr and Mrs Joe Roman of 1028 Nineteenth Street SE were married Saturday at First Christian Church in Fairfax by Rev Blaine Hyten. Attendants were Gladys Dohnalek and Leonard Roman. The couple and families gathered for dinner at the bride’s home and will reside in Cedar Rapids after a Chicago trip for A Century of Progress.

Alma Dohnalek Joe Dohnalek Fairfax Ernest Roman Joe Roman Nineteenth Street First Christian Church Blaine Hyten Gladys Dohnalek Leonard Roman Cedar Rapids Roman Grant High School

Miss Van Sickle and L Millburn Wed in Cedar Rapids

Miss Miriam Van Sickle daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Van Sickle wed Lowell F Millburn son of Mrs Mary Olive Millburn in the Second Evangelical church Cedar Rapids The Rev George Staffancher officiated with the single ring service The couple plan to reside in Cedar Rapids after a brief wedding trip The bride wore turquoise blue chiffon velvet and carried pink roses with attendants in blue brown and yellow gowns

Miriam van Sickle H. A. van Sickle Ninth Street Lowell F. Millburn Mary Olive Millburn Tenth Street Second Evangelical Church Cedar Rapids George Staffancher Inez Mosier Margaret Boyle Miss Mosler Miss Boyle Betty Jane van Sickle Donald Millburn James Bredi Wallace Bixby Lenore Millburn Harmony Addie Mounce Twin Falls Idaho Hattie Hoglan Center Point Ed Pont 7Ius Lucille Wapella Art Millburn Gran’ High School Mation High School Harmony Company

Lambda Chapter Hosts Evening Meeting At Montrose Hotel

At the regular meeting of Lambda chapter of Beta Stigma Phi sorority, the Montrose hotel venue hosted an Monday evening session. Educational director Mrs Walter Hanson reviewed Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain.

Lambda ‘Hapter Beta Stigma Phi Sorority Bird Montrose Hotel Walter Hanson Vera Brittain

Edna Goheen Weds Arthur J Shasky In Calmar Catholic Ceremony

Edna Marie Goheen of Calmar and Arthur James Shasky of Minneapolis united in marriage Tuesday at St Aloysius church Calmar. The bride daughter of Judge T H Goheen wore brown velvet. maid of honor Eileen Conley. best man E D Shasky. Organist Opal Lonegren and singer Maxine Kline performed. reception at Hotel Calmar. The bride, educated in Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis, will live in Minneapolis after Oct 1.

Sc Aloysius Church Calmar Edna Marie Goheen T. H. Goheen Arthur James Shasky Mary Shasky Minneapolis Minn A. Pickett Mount Mercy Junior College Cedar Rapids Danbury Phi Beta Sorority Shasky L. A Larson Charles E. Larson Edna Murray D. V. Murphy Clare Larson Lawler Atty F.J Conley Eileen Conley Mary Gertrude Conley Margaret Conley Frances Conley A. M. Russell Gene Russell Gertrude Russell Charles and Wendell Russell New Hampton E. D. Shasky Ed Kline Maxine Kine Harold Taylor Opal Church Lonegren

Leader Training Conference At Y W C A For Girl Reserve Advisers

A Saturday conference at the Y W C A will train Cedar Rapids and area Girl Reserve advisers. Iowa City expert Mrs. W H Morgan leads afternoon talks on New Program Emphasis for Younger Girls Works in the Y W C A. Cedar Rapids Miss Anna Laura Palmer handles the morning session How We Work in Girl Reserve Clubs. Activities include demonstrations, music by Miss Lida Tallman and folk dances led by Miss Lucille Ladd recreation secretary. Puppets crafts by Miss Alice Papes shown. Luncheon reservations due Friday.

Cedar Rapids W. H Morgan Iowa City Y W. Co. A Anna Laura Palmer Lida Tallman Lucille Ladd W. C Alice Papes

Thirteenth Birthday Party for Joyce Livermore

Joyce Livermore was honored on her thirteenth birthday at a party hosted by her grandmother Mrs. John Livermore of Palo. Guests included Ardis Milton Edna Railsback Jean Booth Ethel Packingham Gilda Miner Mary Sanders Gladys Swallom and Sharla Mowbry with games and refreshments later served from a run cake decorated table.

Joyce Livermore John Livermore Palo Ardis Milton Edna Railsback Jean Booth Ethel Packingham Gilda Miner Mary Sanders Gladys Swallom Sharla Mowbry

Bridge Club Held at Miss Borschel’s Home

Miss Leoner Borschel entertained her bridge club at 1534 Washington Avenue SE. Dinner at 6 30 preceded bridge across three tables with prizes won by Hilda Hendrickson Selma Rose and Juanita Davis. Guest Mrs Gordon B Shores attended. Miss Borscher recently returned from a Minneapolis vacation with Mr and Mrs A Houck.

Leoner Borschel Washington Avenue Hilda Hendrickson Selma Rose Juanita Davis Gordon B Shores Borscher A. Houck Minneapolis Minn

Grace Walpole Delegates to Convention Named

Grace Walpole circle of King’s Daughters names Mrs Edwin Nelson and Mrs R A Holmgren as delegates to the state convention October 3 4 and 5 in Perry. The circle voted to honor Grace Walpole with the pearl service. A rummage sale is planned for September 26 and 27.

Edwin Nelson R. A Holmgren King's Daughters Perry Grace Walpole Co. S Bever Avenue Nelson J Stuart McQuiston Leland Mahaffy J C Baumhoefner Harold Skinner Eighth Avenue SE

Mrs Lida Battin Visits Battin Family Homes

Mrs Lida Battin of New Sharon is visiting in the homes of her sons and daughters-in-law Mr and Mrs Franklin S. Battin at 391 Twentieth street SE and Mr and Mrs John R. Battin at 1926 Grande avenue SE.

Lida Battin New Sharon Franklin S. Battin Twentieth Street SE John R. Battin Grande Avenue SE

Auction Bridge Club Dinner at Montrose Hotel

Miss Lucille Beman of 1545 Second Avenue SE will host members of her auction bridge club at dinner this evening at the Montrose hotel. After dinner bridge will be played at three tables.

Lucille Beman Second Avenue SE Montrose Hotel

Miss Eckert Starts Freshman Year at Grinnell College

Miss Lorraine Eckert daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Eckert 1816 Fourth Avenue SE leaves for Grinnell College to begin her freshman year this fall.

Lorraine Eckert L. A Eckert Fourth Avenue SE Grinnell College

Fishing trip ends for Schrader and Unzeitig couples

Mr and Mrs L R Schrader of 1534 Seventh Avenue SE and Mr and Mrs M Unzeitig of 2442 Bover Avenue SE have returned home after a weeklong fishing trip in Minnesota.

L. R. Schrader Seventh Avenue M Unzeitig Bover Avenue Minnesota

The Market Basket of Personality Advice from Janette Serrec

Janette Serrec compares selling personality to eggs in baskets in a marketplace allegory. She warns against a single obvious basket and urges diversifying with looks, mind, and varied talents to keep buyers interested and avoid being passed over.

Plato Einstein Euclid Washington

Louise Tegtmeyer Weds Cyril L. Kegler in Burlington ceremony

Miss Louise Tegtmeyer of Burlington and Cyril L. Kegler of Cedar Rapids united in marriage at St. John's Catholic Church Burlington. The Rev Valerian officiated. The couple plans a three weeks honeymoon and reside in Cedar Rapids.

Louise Tegtmeyer Cyril L. Kegler

Horak Golden Wedding Party Held at Center Point

Mr and Mrs F Horak celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their Center Point home. Guests brought baskets and shared a picnic and supper, with a decorative wedding cake from daughter Mrs Alfred Rigel and remarks by Louis Straka. Attendees from Cedar Rapids Fairfax Solon and other nearby towns joined the celebration.

F. Horak Center Point Horak Harry Chadima Frank Vavra Louis Jansa Charles Josifek William Jansa Joe Shimek Frank Lopota Louis Melsa Wesley Klinger Wes Poduska Alfred Rigel Ellie Melsa Richard Chadima Anna Klinger Cedar Rapids Frank Jansa Ermi Rohlena Fairfax Jeromil Detert William Kloubec Solon Otto Melisa Walford Milo Detert Swisher Frank Horak, Jr William Horak Centerpoint John Simanck Elmer Simanck Ed Simanek Walker John Lopota Alburnett

Birthday party honors Geraldine Hass at Mallory Street home

Mrs. Robert A Hass hosted a Saturday afternoon party at 1767 Mallory Street SW for her daughter Geraldine's birthday. Guests included Jennie Doupnik Ber nice Ulch Velma Shimek and others. Miss Hass received many gifts as refreshments were served.

Robert A Hass Mallory Street Geraldine Hass Howard Fifield Jennie Doupnik Bernice Ulch Velma Shimek Mary Klumpar Edna Mae Tajzler Irma Zahradnik Charleen Karlik Anna Mae Machacek Mary Bohac Marie Mahring Helen Sulista Irene Stourac Ludmilla Jakubeik Julia Pazour Miss Hass

Three Link Circle Meets Wednesday at Mrs Wernisch Home

The Three Link circle will meet Wednesday at 2 pm at 865 Oakland Avenue hosted by Mrs Fred Wernisch with Miss Minnie Shaffer assisting. A BR T L A of B R T also meets at 2:30 pm Wednesday in the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall at 213% First Street SW.

Fred Wernisch Oakland Avenue Minnie Shaffer VT. A BR. T L. A of B.R.T Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall First Street

Royal Neighbors Meeting Notice in Parlor City

Royal Neighbors Parlor City camp No. 1799 and Royal Neighbors of America will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm for a regular business session at the K P hall.

Royal Neighbors Parlor City Royal Neighbors of America K. P. Hall

W BO Lodge Meeting and Card Party Planned

The W BO will meet in Moose hall Wednesday evening for a lodge session. After the meeting a card party will be held. Members and friends are invited. Shriners Hospital Auxiliary El Kahir unit to meet for a picnic luncheon Thursday at 1 pm in the river pavilion at Ellis Park. Members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Cedar Auxiliary postponed: The regular meeting of Cedar auxiliary 193 N LA, postponed to Thursday evening.

W BO Moose Hall Shriners Hospital el Kahir Woman's Auxiliary Shriners’ Hospital For Ellis Park Cedar Auxiliary

What’s In Fashion Fall Frocks Shine With Metals Stripes

Fall dress trims spotlight metal gleam in lame cloths and tinsel threads with pin dots and squares. Stripes and plaids brighten velvet and taffeta, while plain satin and crinkled satin offer contrast. Tomorrow promises smart oxford styles.

Funeral Services for Veteran Mail Carrier B O Hasek

Funeral services set for 2 30 p m for B O Hasek veteran mail carrier who died Monday. Mrs Emaline Shunk of 127 Twenty Seventh Street NE will hostess with Mrs Gertrude Michalicek as assistant hostess.

B. O Hasek Emaline Shunk Twenty- Seventh Street Gertrude Michalicek

St Rita’s Circle Meets at Immaculate Conception Church

St Rita’s Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church meets in the school parlors at 7 45 p.m. Tuesday with Ruth Gurren as hostess.

St. Rita's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church Ruth Gurren

First Reformed Aid Meeting Scheduled at Church

The Ladies Aid of the First Reformed Church will meet at the church on Thursday at 2 p.m. Members and friends are invited.

Ladies Aid of the First Reformed Church

Palmer to Speak at Sunshine Mission in Ottumwa

One of the campaign’s largest crowds is expected Tuesday evening at the Sunshine Mission to hear Evangelist Eugene Palmer of Ottumwa. His service is titled Windjammer's Night. He warned that many live beyond their means and that silver is a key factor carrying people away from the church.

Sunshine Mission Eugene Palmer Ottumwa Palmer

St Marys Circle to Meet at Immaculate Conception Church

St Marys circle of the Immaculate Conception church will hold its first meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the church parlors with Mrs. Dennis Collins of 1739 B avenue NE as hostess.

St Mary's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Dennis Collins B Avenue NE

U R E Circle Meets at St James Methodist Wednesday

The U R E circle of St James Methodist church will meet Wednesday with Mrs Jennie Hoffman at 726 Eighth Street NW at 2 p.m. Members and friends are asked to bring their quilt blocks to the meeting.

U. R. E. Circle of St. James Methodist Church Jennie Hoffman Eighth Street NW

Grace Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary to Meet for Luncheon

The women's auxiliary guild of Grace Episcopal Church will meet with Mrs. C. H. French at 845 A avenue NE on Thursday for a 1 p.m. luncheon followed by a business meeting. Mrs. G. S. Thompson serves as assisting hostess.

Woman's Auxiliary Guild of Grace Episcopal Church C. H. French G. 5. Thompson

Riverside Couples Celebrate 44th and 15th Wedding Anniversaries

In Riverside at the Bushek home a sizable gathering marked the 44th wedding anniversary of John and Ella Knittel and the 15th for Edward and Edna Bushek. Fifty attendees shared the celebration started by Elmo Knittel, with each couple receiving floor lamps as gifts. The Knittels wed Sept. 16 1890 at St Marys church Riverside and are parents of Edna Bushek and Elmo Knittel. Edna and Edward Bushek married Sept. 16 1919 at St Marys church and are parents of Bobby John.

Riverside John Knittel Edward Bushek Bushek Elmo Knittel Ella Wieland St. Mary’s Church Edna Bushek Edna Knittel Bobby John

Stoke-on-Trent Records Fog and Smoke Days Rise

Stoke-on-Trent suffers a heavy fog and smoke season with 126 hazy days recorded between October 1932 and March 1933. The report notes extended foggy conditions affecting visibility and air quality in the city.

Stoke-on-Trent England

Linn County Red Cross Seeks 5000 Members

The Linn county Red Cross aims to enroll 5000 members in a roll call from Armistice day November 11 to November 29. John H. Schneddig announced the goal, with 4000 needed in Cedar Rapids. Rev C Edward is county roll call chairman, aided by vice chairmen including Mrs. E. K. Beanes who leads the house to house canvass.

American Red Cross Linn County John H. Schneddig The Red Cross Cedar Rapids C. Edward E. K. Beanes

Freshman Day At Coe Draws 100 Men At Ellis Park

More than 100 Coe College freshmen attended the annual Freshman Day at Ellis Park sponsored by the Coenes college men’s organization. The program featured talks by faculty and students, a campfire, kitten ball tennis and horseshoes, with Rev J Renwick McCullough leading an afternoon discussion on college aims. Moray Eby addressed the gathering and outlined the athletic department, followed by remarks from Rosewell Knapp alumni secretary Dr G W Bryant Est Rutgers basketball coach and Dr H M Gage college president.

Coe College Coenses Ellis Park J. Renwick McCullough Westminister Church Moray Eby Coe Rosesell Knapp G. W. Bryant Forest Rutgers H. M. Gage

Stamps In More New Colors Styles Issued

Stamps offer new colors and designs at the post office this year. An oblong blue Crater Lake 6 cent stamp joins a National Parks series item and a rose tinted Q cent glacier stamp with trees and a lake scene. A deep blue 16 cent special delivery stamp features an eagle and shield with a halo.

Crater Lake National Parks Ail Mail NRA

Mrs Horace A Burkholder dies near Brandon at 49

Mrs. Horace A Burkholder aged 49 died at a local hospital Sunday after a heart attack. Born Emma Rebecca Kraft in Brainard on July 3, 1883, she was married to H A Burkholder Aug 18, 1892. She lived near Brandon after stints in Mount Auburn and Cedar Rapids and is survived by her husband, a son Virgil B at home, a daughter Gladys Finch of Brandon, and four Kraft brothers Elvor L C Hartman C C Kraft.

Independence Horace A. Burkholder Brandon Emma Rebecca Kraft Brainard Samuel Kraft Vinton H. A. Burkholder Mount Auburn Cedar Rapids Virgil B Gladys Finch Elvor L. C Hartman Kraft Eee C. C. Kraft Rowsey

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