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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1934

Page

2

New Members Welcomed At Cedar Rapids A A U W Meeting

Thirty two women joined the Cedar Rapids branch of the American Association of University Women at the year’s first meeting hosted by Miss Inga Tapper. Over eighty attended as Luther Richman, Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, gave baritone solos with accompanist Miss Lillian Dresser Cedar Falls. New members listed and program details followed with reports from officers and committee chairs.

Cedar Rapids American Association of University Women Inga Tapper Forest Drive Luther Richman Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Richman Lillian Dresser

Louise Liebert Circle Elects Mrs Owen Tisdale

Louise Liebert Circle of Kines Daughters elected Mrs Owen Tisdale as president at a luncheon meeting hosted by Mrs M Sopousek 1836 Washington Ave SE Assisting were Mrs Tisdale and Mrs Walter Miller Other officers named Lynn Swanes secretary Barr treasurer Hamiston chairman Jennie McGowan division Installation led by Mrs Harry Dunker Delegates chosen Soponsek Tisdale and Dunker will attend the state convention October 4 5 and 6 at Perry

Owen Tisdale Louise Liebert Tisdale Dunker Perry

New Teachers in City Honored at Cedar Rapids Meeting

Approximately 150 attendees at the Cedar Rapids Teachers' Association event at First Congregational Church heard Miss Ruth Griffith outline upcoming year officers and committee chairs. Noted speakers included Dr John E Kerkorian and Dr George Zork urging federal aid and a national financing program for education. Mrs Ralph Omstead of Portland plans a week with the Toms family at 2300 Grande Avenue SE.

Katherine Baxter Wayne Hs Montgomery Lenore Gordon Elizabeth Leland Arthur Hunt Ethel Evans Catherine Adams Ethel Taylor Boyd Rogers Mary Esther Too Marion Hutton Lida Tallman Otto Schluter Dorothy Gray Frances Westerfield Douglas Kirk Edith Knox Margaret Sundberg Thomas Crabbe M J Hess George Kosek Arthur B Anderson Ira Lippincott William Dennison Carl Linge Elizabeth Curry Carl Ettinger J Stuart MacQuiston Ruth Webster Ruby Carlson John M Henry Margaret Pratt Jennie Post Frank WY Orr Evelyn Street Mary Elizabeth Kehoe H J Brownlee Cedar Rapids Teachers’ Association First Congregational Church Ruth Griffith Faith McMurray Roberta Sheets Grant High School Ethel E. Evans Louise Randolph Miss McMurray Griffith NEA Washington D John Ekertan Columbia University New Ralph Omsted Portland Robert C Toms Grande Avenue

Wedding Shower Celebrates Ruth Hahn In Cedar Rapids

Miss Wilma Ladare hosted a carcellaneous shower honoring Ruth Hahn whose marriage to Cas Donohoe of Muscatine is planned for next month. Guests from Cedar Rapids and Marion joined in evening games and contests, naming Ruth Hahn and several other local ladies as participants.

Wilma Ladare Ruth Hahn Cas Donohoe Muscatine Proes Potng Verda Wideer Dorothy Hahn Syiva Klinge Klinge Laura Spielman Don Hamblin 1. Webster C Vo Howe Carl Bowman Parke Parks Cedar

W C T U State Convention Heads to Des Moines

Mrs Nettie Sisam, west side WCTU president and state delegate, travels to Des Moines for the three day convention with Friday’s diamond medal contest at Central Christian church. Five contestants Lucile Hamrin Earl Youtzy Marcia Louise Prather Woodrow Bontrager La Vergne Hill attend along with escorts and junior high invited students.

Nettie Sisam West Side WCTU Des Moines Central Christian Church East Side Belle Debell Lucile Hamrin Earl Youtzy Marcia Louise Prather Woodrow Bontrager la Vergne Hill R. V. Hamrin George Youtzy O A Prather A G Hill W. C Bontrager Delzell C T U Bontrager O W Campton

It Wasnt Fault Of The Tobacco

Greensburg Pa AP report said John Palmer 18 of Unity township lit his pipe with tobacco and it exploded He recalled later that an unused small caliber cartridge in a pocket with his tobacco caused the explosion while he was shooting rats

Greensburg, Pa John Palmer Unity Township Palmer

U S Trade Balance Shows Improvement in August

Washington report says August exports rose by 10.31 million to 171.965 million while imports fell by 17.7 million to 161.655 million, marking an improved favorable trade balance not seen since 1929.

Washington INS America

Admit W J Greene Will To Probate

The will of W J Greene of 117 Tenth Street NE Cedar Rapids, a pioneer in electric light and power, died Friday, was admitted to probate in district court Wednesday. Bequests go to Mae W Greene, executor, and to son Robert W Greene. The will dated May 16, 1933.

W J Greene Tenth Street Cedar Rapids

Fashionable Silver and Gold Jewelry Across All Times

The article notes silver and gold jewelry and their imitations suit any attire from formal to casual. It highlights bracelets as prime accents on bare arms, pins or clips to hold scarves, and earrings for versatile styling with hats and necklines. Tomorrow previews Black-and-white dresses and local social visits.

Amos Parrish

Hauptmann Words On Lindbergh Case Revealed In Maine

Mrs. Earl Lister, hostess during a hunting trip in November 1932, recalls Bruno Hauptmann saying if the Lindbergh baby had been poor there would be less uproar. The report notes related sightings of gold certificates, a gas purchase, and Hauptmann's withdrawn demeanor during the trip.

Hauptmann New York Carl Haenckel Roland Baker Moscow Baker Germany Lister

Lester Bowers Charged With Habitual Criminal Larceny

County Attorney G K Thompson filed in district court on Wednesday larceny of domestic fowls and habitual criminal charges against Lester Bowers of near Toddville. He and his brother Elzo were arrested after chicken thefts and a tool theft. Elzo allegedly confessed to a chicken theft at the Dale Heefner farm on September 9. Bowers has prior convictions including motor theft in 1925 and breaking and entering in 1928 leading to state penitentiary terms.

G K. Thompson Lester Bowers Toddville Bowers Elzo Bowers Elzo Lester Dale Heefner Anamosa State Reformatory Reformatory Board of Parole Fort Madison State Penitentiary

Center Junction Farmer John Schrader Dies in Anamosa Hospital

Tenant farmer John Schrader of the J. B. Hanken farm east of Center Junction died in Anamosa hospital Tuesday morning. He suffered a skull fracture weeks earlier after a fall from a hay loft. Survived by widow and five children Ella Arnold Ben Myron and Norris, all of Center Junction.

Center Junction John Schrader J. B. Hanken Anamosa Hospital Schrader Ella Arnold Ben Myron Norris

H R Green Elected Head of Cedar Rapids Chamber

Howard R Hod Green elected president of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce after a dinner with retiring and incoming directors at the Hotel Roosevelt. A L Killian is first vice president Harry E Boyd second vice president and H N Boyson re elected treasurer. Green longtime highway bureau member and city plan commissioner known for sewerage disposal work.

Howard R. “Hod” Green Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Hotel Roosevelt A. L. Killian Killian Company Harry E. Boyd the Gazette H. N. Boyson Merchants National Bank Green Highway Bureau Chamber of Commerce City Plan Commission of Cedar Rapids Howard R. Green Green Company Marion Midwest

Out of State Probers To Leave In Benton County Adjustments

Wilson announced that out of state investigators would depart leaving Iowans in charge of Benton County adjustments. Three Iowans will stay to complete the Benton county adjustment while the names of those remaining in Benton were not disclosed. The county committee chairs listed include H L Dieterich Fred J Ludwig R W Dyas Q D Kline and Lyman Harvey. A total of 1082 contracts had been approved by checkers including 450 early pay contracts and 632 regular pay contracts.

Benton County Wilson Glen Greck Brookings R. W. Parks Nebraska C. J. Holtemes Benton H. L. Dieterich Brooklyn Poweshiek County R. W. Dyas Maquoketa Jackson County Fred J. Ludwig Sioux City Woodbury County Q. D. Kline Alden Hardin County Lyman Harvey Extra Audubon

Ovaltine Promoted For Weaning Fussy Eaters

Advertorial claims Ovaltine aids digestion and stimulates appetite in poor eaters by providing Vitamin B and easy digestion. It suggests regular use can lead to vegetable acceptance and weight gain, and notes this beverage supports nursing mothers and the aged, with a nightly hot drink aid.

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