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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1935

Page

4

Pasadena Folk To Arrive Today At Brucemore

Pasadena residents Mrs George B Douglas and her daughter Mrs Gail Burck plan Brucemore visits with guests Mrs Norwood Howard and Miss Mary Frances Snow arriving Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Howard and Miss Snow travel from Pasadena by car to New York City and will stay two days. Also at Brucemore are Miss Emily Preston and Mrs Helen Noyes from New York City who arrived a week ago. Several socials have honored them. On Tuesday Miss Florence Mae Wolfe and Miss Frances Wolfe hosted a luncheon for Ass Preston and Mrs Noyes.

George B. Douglas Gail Burck Pasadena Norwood Howard Mary Frances Snow Howard Miss Snow New York City Brucemore Emily Preston Helen Noyes Florence Mae Wolfe Mass Frances Wolfe First Avenue E Ass Preston Mrs. Noyes

Forrest Stewarts Visit From New York Arrive in Ohio

Mr and Mrs Forrest Stewart of New York City arrived Monday to visit Mr Stewart's parents, Mr and Mrs A C Stewart, at 352 Park Terrace SE. Accompanied by Mrs William Vernon of Newton, who had been visiting in New York, Mrs Vernon returned home Tuesday morning.

Forrest Stewart New York

Kremers Visit Fargo Parents This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kremers of Fargo North Dakota came last weekend and are visiting with Mr Kremers parents. Dr and Mrs Harrs Kremers reside at 1912 F. 1th avenue SE.

Lawrence Kremers Fargo N D Kremers Harrs Kremers 1912 F.1th Avenue

Boyd Host Family Notes Guests For Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Boyd of 501 Twenty-sixth Street SE entertain as guests Mrs Edwina Boyd, Harry Boyd's mother, and his brother Hugh Bush of Washington.

Harry Boyd Twenty-sixth Street Mr Boyds Edwina Boyd Hugh Bush Washington, An

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club card party slated Thursday

The nature and garden department invites the public to a 2 p.m. card party at the club house. Proceeds will fund planting trees and shrubs on the grounds. Bridge and 500 will be played with a door prize and per-table prizes. Tea will follow.

Nature and Garden Department The Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club

Tuesday Art Club Luncheon Plays Bridge At Mrs Koffron’s

The Tuesday Art Club met for luncheon at Mrs Karl Koffron’s tea room 422 Twenty third street NE. Gifts were given to retiring president Mrs C T Houser and retiring secretary Mrs Clark Mahannah. Bridge followed in the afternoon and new officers were elected: Mrs George Knauf s president, Mrs Walter French vice president, Mrs Ed Swan secretary, Mrs Ed Samuelson treasurer, Mrs Lee Eckert flower chair, and Mrs Charles Nelson program chair. A dinner for members and husbands will be held Wednesday at Dr and Mrs T Houser’s home 2240 Washington Avenue SE with assistance from Mr and Mrs E Samuelson and Mr and Mrs Lee Kukect.

Karl Koffron Twentythird Street C. T. Houser Clark Mahannah George Knaus Walter French Ed Swan Ed Samuelson Lee Eckert Charles Nelson

First Fall Meeting of A L W Tine

A allw will hold its first fall meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. The gathering aims to discuss parks, rott sent, and enter oat on ote ate ts summer and Les An Biles Mr ERia ee qd.

ALLW

Community Players Season Tickets Top 300 Mark

Cedar Rapids Community Players report season ticket sales exceed 300 with a goal of 500 by week end. The drive is run by six teams led by captains including Mrs Gordon DeLay and Miss Mary Lackersteem. A board meeting with the speech department of the University of Iowa is planned Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the YM CA to discuss year directions.

Cedar Rapids E. J. Carey George B Douglas Ella Johnson E. Riley Gordon DeLay Mary Lackersteen Herbert Stama

Luncheon Honoring Visiting Sisters At Mrs Moon Home

Mrs Moon hosted a small luncheon Tuesday at her home 2058 Fifth overnue SE in honor of Mrs Paul Berger of Los Angeles and Mrs Reid Green of Omaha visiting their sister Mrs Wayne J Foster at 2304 Hillcrest drive SE and with their parents Mr and Mrs H F Westfall at 1577 Second.

J. Moon Paul Berger Los Angeles Reid Green Omaha Wayne J Foster Hillcrest Drive H F Westfall Second Avenue

Mrs Leibsohn Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs Phillip Leibsohn of 1955 Fifth Avenue SE has returned after a two week visit to Chicago with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Schurman.

Phillip Leibsohn Fifth Avenue SE Chicago Inlaw Jack Schurman

Cedar Rapids Bridge Tourney Opens With Eight Tables

The Cedar Rapids championship bridge tournament opened with eight tables. North South winners were Philp Leibsohn Abe Kapel and Mrs M O Reiff with Mrs Don Hines. East West winners were Mrs Alex Hallgren and Mrs E A Hazelton who tied with Mr and Mrs Thomas Crabb before a tiebreak by cumulative score.

Cedar Rapids Philp Leibsohn Abe Kapel M. O. Reiff Don Hines Alex Hallgren E. A. Hazelton Thomas Crabb Hallgren Hazelton Theiinners East Jane Riley R. D. MclIntyre Anamosa Cedar Rapids Country Club

Kushner Beechen Nuptials In Omaha Family Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Joseph Kushner announce the marriage of daughter Maxine Bernice to Abe IL Beechen of Sioux City. The Sept 22 ceremony at Rabbi Goldstein’s Omaha home was private with immediate family. They planned a Chicago wedding trip and will reside in Sioux City starting Oct 1.

Joseph Kushner Blake Boulevard Maxine Bernice Abe IL. Beechen Sioux City Rabbi H Goldstein Omaha Dorothy Kushner Ruth Kushner Marsin Beechen

Mrs Ferber Hosts Philbrooks En Route to Kansas City

Mrs. Alice Ferber at Jabez Mews entertained her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Clarence Philbrook during their weekend transit from Chicago to Kansas City.

Alice Ferber Jabez Mews Clarence Philbrook Kansas City Chicago

Girls' Club of Iowa Mutual Elects Officers

Miss Helene Meier chosen president at a picnic supper and meeting in club rooms Monday evening. Esther Brockman elected vice president, Florence Wenel secretary, Gertrude Steege treasurer. Five new members initiated: Dorothy Little Jane Stamp Marjorie Bruner Marie Skerik Sylvia Myrstik. Hostesses were Lois Martin Gertrude Steege and Buiga Burnhorft.

Helene Meier Iowa Mutual Insurance Company Esther Brockman Florence Wenel Gertrude Steege Dorothy Little Jane Stamp Marjorie Bruner Marie Skerik Sylia Myrstik Lois Martin Buiga Burnhorft

Millard Fuller Nuptials Held At Tipton Parsonage

Mis Mae Millard daughter of Mia and Mrs Fred Millard of Corgon and Robert J Fuller, 710 Fifth Avenue SF, wed Saturday at the Methodist parsonage in Tipton. Rev Rostoo C Jerrill officiated with attendants Mrs Dolores Newhouse and Elliott Lauser of Cedar Rapids. The bride wore brown crepe. Mrs Fuller attended Duggan high school. Miss Fuller works for the Lone Electric Light and Power Co. A short wedding trip to Chicago preceded setting home at 710 Fifth Avenue SE.

Mis Mae Millard Mia Fred Millard Corgon Robert J Fuller Uvenue SF Methodist Tipton Rostoo C Jerrill Dolores Newhouse Elliott Lauser Cedar Rapids

Denice Sunday Thase brings Riv erside park group together

A gathering at Riv erside park included Mr and Mrs Joe Diouhs and family, Aldrich Rontena and family of Fairfax, George Elliott and Ivy, Malo and Mrs Johny Elliott of Oxford, Kadera of Swisher, Charles Spooner, Harrys Hilton, Ray Whittermue and son, Moderach and sons, Harvey Matyk, Filbert Vondracek and family, Essie Gelski and family, and Mrs Harry Klump of Cedar Rapids.

Riverside Park Denice Thase Joe Diouhs Aldrich Rontena Fairfax George Elliott Ivy Malo Johny Elliott Oxford Kadera of Swisher Charles Spooner Harrys Hilton Ray Whittermue Moderach

YWCA Announces Expanded Adult Classes This Fall

The YWCA health and recreation department adds varied adult programs with Miss Lucille H. Ladd directing. Courses run Oct 7 to Dec 14 with free badminton instruction Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5 pm, a city bowling league, volleyball tournaments, archery Fridays 5 to 6 30, plus roller skating ping pong shuffleboard and deck tennis.

Y. W.C. A. Health and Recreation Department Lucille H. Ladd Y W.ca

Rozek Matias Wedding at St Wenceslaus Church

Miss Maxine Rozek and William Matias wed Tuesday at 7 am in St Wenceslaus church. Rev Father August Vojacek officiated. Attendants Miss Wilma Zachar and George Zachar. Brides dress ivory satin with Queen Anne collar and train. Breakfast followed for bridal party and family before a two week homecoming in Dubuque. Matias serves in Iowa state highway patrol.

Maxine Rozek W G. Rozek Eighteenth Street William Matias John Matias Third Street St Wenceslaus Church August Vojacek Wilma Zachar George Zachar Miss Zachar Dubuque Matias Iowa State Highway Patrol

Birthday Party for Sally Ann Carringer

Sally Ann Carringer, born 1909, at 1909 Grande Avenue SE celebrated her third birthday Saturday. A green and yellow themed party featured a large cake and balloons. Guests included Betty Ann Willenberg John Stemlar Betty Jean Stickley Eddie Mersh Mrs W Robertson and Mrs W V Carringer jr.

Sally Ann Carringer Grande Avenue SE Betty Ann Willenberg John Stemlar Betty Jean Stickley Eddie Mersh W. Robertson W. V. Carringer, Jr

Shower honors Miss Selma Anderson bride elect

Mrs. W. Benson hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1617 First Street NW for Miss Selma Anderson. Guests included Miss Anderson, the Kading and Kaesener couples from Van Horne, Mrs Ohlen of Blairstown, Mrs Anderson and daughter of Fairfax, Mrs Gustison of Cashmere, Mr and Mrs Weering of Newhall, and Sunny Hour Banjo Club members from Cedar Rapids.

W. Benson First Street Selma Anderson Miss Anderson John Kading Eldon Kading Will Kading Dan Kaesener van Horne Paul Ohlen Blairstown G. Anderson Fairfax Margaret Gustison Cashmere Wash Clarence Weering Marvin Weering Newhall Sunny Hour Banco Club Cedar Rapids

P T A Meetings Outline Plans and Delegates

The Dairy Dale P T A held its first meeting with committees named including program and publications. Delegates were chosen to attend the northeast district conference in Monticello on Oct 9, and a second PTA meeting date was set for Oct 8 with six delegates selected for the district conference.

Dairy Dale P T A Joseph Trestnar Charles A. Stephens Bert Kiekar Elmer Ingels Louis Varrock John E. Sundberg Bert Klekar H M. Sorensen Joseph Tresinar John FE. Sundberg Monticello Clare Nichols The Playground Commission Nex Nichols Polk Shop! Pta Inga Tapper Henry Haegg Mass Inga Tapper R. M. Threlkeld C . Spencer Vernon Spahn Fred Johnson PTA PT. A

Simple Rinses Keep Hair Lovely and Healthy

A guide outlines lemon and vinegar rinses to remove soap residue and brighten hair, with camomile for brown tones and blueing for white hair. It notes henna options and cautions professional help for chemical treatments, advertising a 32 page Home Institute booklet on hair and hands.

Home Institute

Des Moines Couple Welcomes Out-Of-Town Guests

Mr and Mrs Max L Johnson of 1927 Bever Avenue SE hosted weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Kirk Fowler and their family from Des Moines.

Max L. Johnson Bever Avenue SE Kirk Fowler Des Moines

Poole Relative Trip To Detroit

Carl Poole of Shaver road NE left Monday for Detroit to visit his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles Poole there.

Carl Poole Shaver Road Detroit Charles Poole

Beta Sigma Phi Sigma Chapter to Meet at Montrose

Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Hotel Montrose.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose

I. W. N. Circle Meeting Announced

The I. H. N circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. C S Cooley at 513 Seventeenth Street SE on Thursday at 2 p.m.

I. H. N Circle of the King’s Daughters C S. Cooley Seventeenth Street

Gates exhibits wood cuts in publication at Iowa

Richard Gates son of Mr and Mrs Frank Gates of 927 Sixteenth Street NE went to Iowa City where he will be a junior at the University of Iowa A recent issue of Whirling Worlds a publication edited by Prof Luther R Mott head of the school of journalism at the University of Iowa contained six wood cuts by Mr Gates The cuts were used to illustrate a play by Paul Green of New York City.

Richard Gates Frank Gates Sixteenth Street Iowa City University of Iowa Luther R. Mott Gates Paul Green New York City

Allamakee County Traffic Regulation Conference Held

Law enforcement officials from Allamakee county met in Waukon to adopt a uniform method for enforcing traffic violations. A six member resolutions committee was named to draft stricter enforcement of speed limits and traffic laws. An additional meeting in Waukon was set for November 9 to report progress.

Waukon Allamakee County Wiliam F. Shafer Sam Glynn Waterville J. S. la Tronche Noel Traversey Harpers Ferry R. G. Miller Lansing John P King Henry Ludeking

Kalona Pastor Hurt In Train Auto Crash

In Keithsburg Illinois two men and a Kalona Iowa pastor were injured when their car struck a train at 1230 Tuesday morning one half mile north of Keithsburg. Dale McCaw of Aledo Illinois sustained back and hip injuries and the Rev John Kemp of Kalona Iowa suffered cuts to head and face. The McCaws wife their son and Mrs Kemp were not injured. It is the fourth crash at this crossing within a year.

Keithsburg Dale McCaw Aledo Ill John Kemp Kalona McCaw Kemp

Delaware County Fair Rodeo Set For October 11 13

The Delaware County Fair society announced a three day rodeo at the fairgrounds from October 11 through 13 under Clyde Miller. Secretary E W Williams said the event will feature 125 stock and 60 participants with steer wrestling bronco riding and calf roping on the program including matinee and evening performances.

Manchester Delaware County Fair Society E. W. Williams Clyde Miller

City briefs and personals highlights and incidents

Dr. Eugene Carmichael greatly improved after two weeks ill at home. Rotary club heard Dr. R. M. Chapman on Infantile Paralysis. National Dog Week promotion and Want Ads classification noted. A. Ollie Law fined for intoxication. John Bloom jailed for intoxication. Sunday school board to meet at First United Brethren church. Robert Flaherty treated for a fractured arm after a fall. Kenneth Cronkhite received first aid for facial injuries. he alleged being struck. Kiwanis to hear Dr. Andrew H Woods on Chinese humor. Henry Kendall and wife returned from Brainard after a fishing trip.

Two Film Actors Attacked by Jungle Beasts

Hollywood reports two jungle thrill victims hospitalized after wild animal attacks. Charles Bickford suffered a neck wound from a enraged lion during a scene for East of Java. Mabel Stark treated for a severe arm laceration from a big cat in Phoenix Arizona.

Hollywood Calif Charles Bickford Mabel Stark Bickford

Nazis Propose Transfer of Jewish Businesses to Aryan Hands

Berlin AP reports the Nazi economic-political service on Tuesday urged wholesale transfer of Jewish owned businesses into Aryan control. It recommended a collective institution to manage all transactions as Jews grow anxious to sell due to emigration pressures and Aryan reluctance to trade with Jews.

Berlin Nazi

Steamship Line Drops Suez Route

London reports the Java New York steamship line will use the Cape of Good Hope route instead of the Suez canal. The move follows the threat of war in East Africa and was announced via a Reuters dispatch from Batavia.

London SNS Java- New York Steamship Line Cape of Good Hope Suez Canal Reuter Batavia Dutch East Indies East Africa

Thieves Take Kitchen Faucet From Unoccupied House

Joe Janda, caretaker of the unoccupied residence at 528 Tenth Street SE, said Tuesday thieves removed a kitchen faucet, a lead pipe, two drain traps, and a linoleum rug from the property. The house was not locked, he reported.

Joe Janda Tenth Street SE Janda

Tenneys Will Move to Chicago to Join Neisner Brothers

Mr and Mrs R H Tenney of 200 Thirteenth Street SE will move to Chicago Wednesday where Mr Tenney will become manager of the Cottage Grove Avenue Neisner Brothers store. He has served the local store since its opening.

R. H. Tenney Thirteenth Street Chicago Mr. Tenney Cottage Grove Avenue Neisner Brothers

Driver Hits Bert Rice in SE Intersections

Bert Rice aged 50 of 1028 Third Street SE escaped injury after a collision at Sixth Street and Twelfth Avenue SE at 7 10 p m Monday. The driver Charles Stevens of 629 Twenty Ninth Street NE said he was traveling at a low speed.

Bert Rice Third Street Sixth Street Twelfth Avenue Charles Stevens Twenty-ninth Street

Fined $25 For Reckless Driving In Police Court

Traffic cases dominated the docket Tuesday with I Simonsen of Marion fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Paul Kelly of 1926 First Avenue East paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Dick Graves of 3431 First Avenue East fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to stop at a school sign. Leonard Vick of 223 Fifth Avenue Southwest out 2 dollars and costs for failing to stop for an automatic traffic signal. Firemen were fined 1 dollar and costs for parking faults against Robert Goodman of 1811 D Avenue North East and J Cooper of 527 Nineteenth Street East.

I. Simonsen Marion Paul Kelly First Avenue E Dick Graves Leonard Vick Fifth Avenue SW Robert Goodman D Avenue HF J. Cooper Nineteenth Street

Nun Nurses Throat Slashed by Delirious Patient

At Mercy hospital Buffalo a nursing nun, Mary Cornelius, was gravely wounded Tuesday when a delirious patient, Robert J. Berry, 42, slashed her throat from left ear to wind pipe with a razor. Police said Berry, confined for a leg infection, wielded the weapon.

Buffalo, N Mary Cornelius Mercy Hospital Daniel Regan Thomas J. McGreevy Robert J. Berry Buffalo

Calmar service stations change ownership

Two Calmar service stations changed hands. The station west of the Hotel Calmar, formerly owned by Dan Novak, was sold to J. T. Ball of Mitchell S. C. The second station on Highway 52 in the town’s west part was sold to Warner Gaffney by William J. Korbe.

Delegates Arrive for Upper Town Methodist Session in Cedar Rapids

Ministers laymen and officials converge in Cedar Rapids for the eightieth Upper Town conference at St Pauls church through Monday noon. Bishop Leete Dr Wilson and Dr Hutchinson among speakers. Wilson to address Tuesday 7 30 p m. Welcomes from Mayor Hahn and Dr Edwards. Local church quartet and organ postlude follow the address. Preliminary talks held at Hotel Roosevelt. no district superintendent re elections.

Cedar Rapids Upper Town St. Paul's Church Frederick D. Leete Omaha Clarence True Wilson Washington, D. C Church Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals Forney Hutchinson Tulsa Oklo Wilson A. A. Brooks St. Paul’s T. M. Nielsen West Union Frank K. Hahn Charles F. Edwards St. John's Episcopal Church Ruth Ebling Massey Mary Preston Beaven Marvin Gard A. G. Hoelzen A. E. Coe Ackley Helen Little Hickman Leete Hotel Roosevelt J. Arthur Young Waterloo W. G. Rowley Davenport Harvey G. Travis Dubuque A. W. Henke

Helen Morgan III Illness Reported in New York

Actress and singer Helen Morgan was hospitalized at Park East hospital Tuesday with influenza symptoms.

New York Helen Morgan Park East Hospital

Burns seeks divorce and custody in Tama county court

Carole Burns files for divorce from Leo Burns of Highland township on cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of son Sidney Smith Burns, temporary alimony, suit costs, and permanent alimony of ten dollars monthly. Leo Burns answers, denying allegations and requests dismissal at her costs.

Toledo Tama County District Court Carole Burns Leo Burns Highland Township

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Forrest Stewarts Harry Boyds Nature and Garden Dept Eria Wien Mrs. Moon Pmtl Millinery Mart Avenues Southeans Maxine Kushner Abe J. Beechen Mrs. Ferber Girls’ Club OF Iowa Mutual Riverside Y. W P. T. A. Meetings I. W. N. Circle S.A Allamakee Kalona Pastor Gachite Home Institute W. 19Th New York, N.Y Coats Kresge Eugene Carmichael Upland Drive R. M. Chapman Rotary Club Marshalltown Dr. Chapman Ollie Law John Bloom Fourth Street First United Brethren Church Robert Flaherty Clifford Flaherty Watkins Kenneth Cronkhite Cedar Hotel St. Luke's Hospital Cronkhite Andrew H. Woods University Hospital Kiwanis Club Montrose Hotel Woods China Henry Kendall Sixth Avenue SE Brainard Minn Suez CeCe M. E.garmoe Methodist -Upper Iowa Helen Morgan III Morris Greenberg Dr. Doherty Star Jewelry Second St. SE Newmans Dubarry Hn Covellr Akin Epantr Rades CIA
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