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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1932

Page

14

Local artists honored at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club exhibit

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club art department hosted a 2 to 5 tea for over 125 guests marking the opening of a local artists exhibit at 1110 Second Avenue. Edward B. Rowan spoke on promoting local art, with Miss Emma Siboni's miniature works also featured and a Stone City landscape study.

Cedar Rapids Ben Ogden F. 8. Snyder Nellie Fuhrmeister A. B. van Dyke Charles Earhart Helen Mokress Coe College Edward B. Rowan Little Gallery Art Department G. H. Artis R. W. Dahms E. A. Beary Bertha Sargent Emma Siboni Stone City Woman's Club H. V. Eliason F. S. Snyder Frank Gates Herbert Rosengren Mount Vernon

Miss Byrnes Honored at Marion Luncheon Before Oct 15 Wedding

Miss Mary Louise Byrnes, to wed Robert Manton Covert of Chicago on October 15, was toasted at a luncheon for eight by Mrs. Lester Burmeister of Chicago at Mrs. Ives' tea room in Marion. She returned to the Ramsey home for bridge and received a hostess gift.

Mary Louise Byrnes Robert Manton Covert Chicago Lester Burmeister Ives Marion Ramsey Second Avenue SE Bridge Miss Byrnes

Mrs. Richard Lord Hosts Spokane Visitor at Minneapolis Luncheon

Mrs Richard Lord hosted a luncheon on Wednesday to honor Mrs George B Annslie of Spokane Washington who is a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs S N Harris at 1345 Avenue NE Minneapolis Also present were twelve guests including Mrs Charles Shaner of Minneapolis and other out of town visitors.

Richard Lord Second Avenue SE George B. Annslie Spokane Wash S. N. Harris Avenue NE Charles Shaner Minneapolis

Yarnalls Welcome Mrs Yarnall and Lea in City Visit

Mrs Thomas C Yarnall and Lea Yarnall of Chicago are visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas C Yarnall at 228 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE. Mrs Yarnall is his mother and Lea Yarnall his brother during the week long stay.

Thomas C. Yarnall Lea Yarnall Chicago Twenty Fifth Street Drive Mrs. Yarnall Mr. Yarnall

Mr and Mrs Corey Host Club Dinner at Cedar Rapids Club

Mr and Mrs George W Corey of 2244 Bever Avenue SE hosted a club gathering at the Cedar Rapids Country Club Tuesday evening. Guests played bridge at the Corey home after dinner.

George W. Corey Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Country Club Corey

Mrs Foster Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Cedar Rapids

Mrs Wayne J Foster entertained a bridge club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club with a luncheon on Wednesday. Members returned to her home for afternoon bridge.

Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

New York Guests Stay Two Weeks with Krohn Family

Misses Ruth Krohn and Conorine ONeill of New York City visit Mrs Krohn's brother Walter H Krohn at 1620 Fourth Avenue SE for a two week stay.

Ruth Krohn Corinne O’neill New York City Miss Krohn Walter H. Krohn Fourth Avenue SE

Picnic Luncheon Planned by Clubs-Lodges LA to B ORTRTA

The L A to B of R T A announces a picnic luncheon at Mrs Earl L Schuyler home 1564 Third Avenue SE on Thursday at 1. All members and their friends are invited.

L. A R. T Earl L. Schuyler Third Avenue SE

Junior Maccabees Plan Thursday Picnic and Meeting

The older Junior Maccabees aged 11 to 16 will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. for a picnic supper and business meeting. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. The meeting will start immediately after the meal.

Women’s Relief Corps Meeting at Mrs Kraut’s Home

The Women’s Relief Corps will hold a scene at the home of Mrs L J Kraut 906 Ellis Boulevard NW Thursday at 2 30 p m. Assistant seed the Leafie Hen Mrs Alma Jey Mrs Elia Frear Minnie

Women’s Relief Corps Women's Relief Corps L. J. Kraut Ellis Boulevard Alma - Jey Elia Frear Minnie

Brush Away Gray Hair with Brownstone Permanent Wave

Promote Brownstone home method to tint hair back to natural shade using a small brush. Claims long success, vegetable coloring agent, penetrates hair, no visible dyed look, not affecting wave. Money back if gray not restored. price 50 cents, available from all druggists.

Marriage of Betty Lee Jones and Rollin J. Evans announced

L Lee Jones announces the marriage of his daughter Betty Lee to Rollin J. Evans. The ceremony occurred September 20 in Galena Illinois with Rev Ulrich officiating. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 2817 Farnum Street Davenport. Both attended Coe College and Washington High School alumna Betty Lee. Rollin Evans is a Coe graduate, Chi Beta Phi member, and Y M C A active, now with Cities Service Oil in Davenport.

L. Lee Jones Betty Lee Rollin J. Evans Galena Ill Ulrich Davenport Farnum Street Evans Coe College Chi Omega Washington High School B. E. Evans Coe Chi Beta Phi Fraternity Cities Service Oil Company

Inspector General Of Kappa Delta Honored At Coe

Miss Bessie Feagin of Birmingham Alabama, inspector general of Kappa Delta sorority, received honors at a Tuesday dinner at Voorhees hall with active and alumnae members of the Coe chapter. She will inspect Northwestern University’s Kappa Delta after visiting Iowa City.

Bessie Feagin Birmingham Ala Kappa Delta Sorority Voorhees Hall Kappa Delta Iowa City Evanston, Ill Northwestern University Catherine Montillon Cedar Rapids Lucille Reynolds Ruby Taylor Irene Hall Ruth Bellamy Barbara Newman Nellie Mae Moore Margaret Rubins Co. 3. Lynch, Jr Harry Ribble Betty Runkle Helen Bronin

Miss Whitcomb Hosts W C T U Board

Miss Metta Whitcomb of Marion Linn county president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union entertained the county executive board at lunch at her Linn home. Plans were laid for the year focusing on rural district work with members from East Side and West Side attending.

Metta Whitcomb Marion Linn Woman’s Christian Temperance Union East Side 8. Miller Lucetta McCain

Fruit Reception For Aged Women Thursday

Members of the tea board will host a fruit reception at the home on Thursday afternoon for friends who visit the elderly residents. The board includes Mrs. Metta Burd president and many others such as Mrs. Lucian T. Wilcox Mrs. John B. Finney Mrs. L. E. Jackson and Miss Laura Turner.

Ce Eeena Metta Burd Lucian T. Wilcox John B. Finney L. E. Jackson E. A. Johnson John Montillon Ray Chandler E. B. Cameron Georges. Josselyn O. C. Olney Walter M. Krebs W. W. Hamilton C. N. Booth E. J. Buser Laura Turner

Alpha Xi Delta Pledge Tea Held At Coe Sorority

At a silhouette tea in the Alpha Xi Delta rooms at 1017 First Avenue East, pledges from five other Coe sororities attended. Helen Jayne chaired planning with Ann Elizabeth Elder and Ruth Stookey assisting. Mrs. Vernon Lichtenstein presided over the tea table. Virginia Cavin Leona Mooney and other active members attended as guests and hostesses Bette Reitz Doris Garner Jane Bradfield led the event.

Alpha Xi Delta First Avenue E Coe Helen Jayne University of Iowa Ann Elizabeth Elder Ruth Stookey Vernon Lichtenstein Virginia Cavin Leona Mooney Bette Reitz Doris Garner Jane Bradfield

Raska Hosts First Anniversary Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs F Raska entertained Cerae ees and Mrs J Vrana for their first wedding anniversary. Dinner was served and a night of cards and games followed. Guests included a long list of relatives and friends such as Mr and Mrs J Vrana, Mrs Anna Kalliban, Mr and Mrs John Krejsa, Mr and Mrs Konasek, and many others.

F. Raska Cerae Eees J. Vrana Anna Kalliban Emma Konasek John Krejsa Konasek Joe Filipi Joseph Reggan Junior Elaine William Michalek Margaret Ann John Staskal Evelyn G. Striesky Joe Brejcha F. Popelka Frank Modracek Charles Landergott Charles Mildred

Junior Hadassah Special Meeting Set for Thursday

A special meeting of unusual importance will be held Thursday at 8 pm in the Chamber of Commerce by the Junior Hadassah. President Miss Ruth Kushner urges every member to attend.

Chamber of Commerce Hadassah Ruth Kushner

Mrs Brimer and son visit Des Moines relatives

Mrs. John R. Brimer and her son from 857 Twentieth Street SE spent last week in Des Moines at the home of Mrs Brimer’s parents. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Laucamp who returned to Des Moines on Tuesday. Saturday evening Mrs. Floyd Oberhaus hosted a bridge party for the visiting guests.

John R. Brimer Twentieth Street Des Moines

Mrs Wenger Hosts IOKD Circle Luncheon in 2006

Mrs Milo Wenger hosted the Ida Mansfield circle of the International Order of King's Daughters at her Linn boulevard home Tuesday for luncheon. Mrs Everett Chandler and Mrs Owen Barry assisted. Members spent the afternoon sewing and planning a rummage sale for September 29. Mrs G H Tellier will host the circle next.

Milo Wenger Linn Boulevard Ida Mansfield International Order of King’s Daughters Everett Chandler Owen Barry Wenger G. H. Tellier Hosa the

Y W C A Federation Dinner With Political Talk

The Y W C A Federation of Business and Industrial girls will meet for dinner at 6 Thursday at the association building. Mrs W Clyde MacLain will address the We Go To Vote interest group on Political Machinery and the Republican Platform. The My Four Walls group will meet at 7 p.m. after dinner.

Y. W. C. A. Federation of Business and Industrial Girls Association W. Clyde MacLain

Mr and Mrs Walter Perkins Mentioned at 727 Second Street

Mr and Mrs Walter Perkins of 727 Second Street SW are noted among relatives in a local notice.

Walter Perkins Second Street

Anniversary Surprise Honors Eight Years For Melshas

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Melsha near Walford were surprised by friends Saturday in honor of their eighth wedding anniversary. A gift was presented to the couple. Several guests from Amana Fairfax Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas attended the event and shared in the celebration.

Otto Melsha Walford Staskal Ed Brusha William Michalek Melsha Pat Svoboda Arlene Edna Milo Hala Ben Dubishar Carl Sedlacek Will Kulhavy Alfred Rigil Donald Cedar Rapids

Picnic dinner honors J Dozark Melvin Dozark and Bob

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday for a picnic honoring J Dozark Melvin Dozark and Bob of Vail. Attendees included Frank Novak and family Leonard, Joe Shupitar and family, William Shupitar and family, Godfrey Shupitar and family, Albert Kadera, Adolph Dohnalek and children Irene and Bernice, Wes Sedlacek, Milo Sirowy and children Marion Donald Darlene, Milo Novak and Margaret, Lewis Janko and Eugene, Wes Jiras, George Dovorsky, Vernon and son, Lydia Coufal, Paul Vecherka Anton Vecherka Jiras, Clarence Poula Milo Jim and Melvin Bob Fisk Sumir Shupi Dozark Jar and Frank Novak.

J Dozark Melvin Dozark Bob Vail Frank Novak Leonard Joe Shupitar William Shupitar Leona Godfrey Shupitar Godfrey Albert Kadera Adolph Dohnalek Irene Bernice Wes Sedlacek Milo Sirowy Marion Donald Darlene Milo Novak Margaret Lewis Janko Eugene Wes Jiras George Dovorsky Vernon Lydia Coufal Paul Vecherka Anton Vecherka Jiras Clarence Poula Milo Jim Melvin Bob Fisk Sumir Shupi- Dozark Jar

Wiener Roast Gathered People By Conrad’s Beach

A Tuesday evening gathering by the river beyond Conrad’s beach featured a wiener roast with attendees including Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Orth, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Coombs, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Visek, and others.

Conrad’s Beach Lowell Orth Glenn Phelps Cecil Coombs Milo Visek David Pratt Howard Jones Harold Mote Chester Williams Harry Carlson

Bethany Church Ladies Aid Meet Thursday Afternoon

The Ladies society of Bethany church will gather in the church parlor Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs. James Chester will serve as hostess.

Ot Ladies Aid Ladies Society of Bethany Church James Chester

St Agnes Circle Meets at Conception School Parlor

St Agnes circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the school parlors. Mrs A Cramer will be the hostess.

St. Agnes Circle

Loyal Workers Meeting Delayed By Unspecified Time

The Sal Workers of the United Brethren church planned to meet this time but the gathering did not occur and will be rescheduled.

Sal Workers of the United Brethren Church

Ninth anniversary observed by families and friends

Pleasantly observed ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Lockhart with a gathering including Frances Feyerabend and numerous relatives and friends such as the Schropps Primrose Womochil Jirouteks and Mathises. The event honored a long marriage with extended family in attendance.

Anni- Screecy 9Eene George Lockhart Frances Feyerabend Lou McLucas Ray Crowell William Schropp William Lockhart Albert Jiroutek Forest Primrose William Womochil Patricia A. Sc

Youth on Bicycle Collides With Car

Robert Gauman, son of Mr and Mrs Jay S Gauman, 313 Thirteenth Avenue SW, suffered slight cuts and bruises when his bicycle struck a car driven by George Little, 606 A Avenue NW, at 6 p m Tuesday. Little said he was traveling west on First Avenue W when the boy turned onto First at Sixth Street and hit the car's rear fender.

Robert Gauman Jay S. Gauman Thirteenth Avenue SW George Little A Avenue NW Little First Avenue Gauman Sixth Street

Bread And Butter Pickles Recipe From Nancy Page

Nancy Page shares a bread and butter pickle recipe. She notes commercial makers adjust recipes to crop moisture, warns against alum, and provides steps using cucumbers onions peppers brine vinegar sugar turmeric mustard and celery seed. Do not boil after adding vegetables to preserve fresh taste.

Nancy

House Clerk Won't Demand Overdue Relief Loan Report

Washington Inl report notes South Trimble, House clerk, will not demand the September Reconstruc tion Finance Corporation loan report that is twenty eight days delinquent. The relief act broadened the corps scope and required monthly filings. The August report was due September first but has not appeared. Trimble said he will make no demand, citing prior publicity requirements.

Washington INL Reconstruction Finance Corporation South Trimble House Finance Corporation Trimble

Balkan Quake Leaves Heavy Casualties In Greece

Advices from Athens report at least 150 killed and 1000 injured as a strong earthquake hits the Chalcidice peninsula. Shocks continued for hours destroying villages and collapsing homes. Fears rise for a higher death toll as reports come in. tremors were also felt in Bulgaria and southern Serbia.

Athens INS Chalcidice Bulgaria Serbia

Marion Boy Awarded Eagle Scout Rank at Cedar Rapids Court

About 700 people attended the Cedar Rapids Boy Scout court of honor at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School for September. James Vernon, son of Marion educators, became Eagle Scout after advancing through First Class and Star ranks, with the presentation by Judge Thomas B. Powell and others.

Marion James Vernon Camp Waubeek Cedar Rapids Boy Scout Court of Honor Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Benjamin Franklin P. T. A Ray Duthbert Thomas B. Powell Roswell Pickford Methodist Church of Aes W. Camee Vernon C. B. Vernon Powell Judge Powell Ed Lowe Henry Files Arie Poldevaart Scout C. C. Thomas Kenneth Kent William Snouffer Court of Honor

Real estate transfer in Cedar Rapids parcels

Hatch and Brookman convey lot 1 and west 62-3 lot 2 block 1 to M Kathryn Brush. Leach and Harman subdiv lots 8 9 10 Oak Hill Cedar Rapids for one dollar and value consideration dated 5 21 31.

Hatch and Brookman Company M. Kathryn Brush Leach and Harman Oak Hill Cedar Rapids Valcon

Dynastic Tax Fight Sparks Legislative Backlash

The article argues the Jessup dynasty resisted admitting the coin and applying a remedy. Lawmakers may overreact in punishing the group, risking serious consequences for those taxed toward bankruptcy.

Jessup

Polish Hangman Fired Over Drunken Gallows Visit

Warsaw reports John Maciejewski Poland's hangman was dismissed after complaining of underpayment and incidentally appearing intoxicated at the gallows. Sigmund Braun was promoted to chief hangman as the state maintains a $15 per execution rate.

Warsaw John Maciejewski Poland Sigmund Braun

Oelwein Youth Held For Shooting At Man

Special to The Gazette. OELWEIN a 17 year old youth named Steve Farago shot at his former employer Fred Kunkle near here Tuesday night. Farago worked five months for Kunkle quitting ten days ago after a wage dispute. He waited at the Kunkle home and fired a revolver through a window missing Kunkle by a narrow margin. He is in jail and police say he confessed. County Attorney Martin Cooney was expected to file a charge late Wednesday.

Oelwein Steve Farago Fred Kunkle Farago Kunkle Martin Cooney

Stone Age cave visit through Brittany to Spain and Portugal

The narrator and Banty tour a Breton village then fly over the Bay of Biscay to a southwestern France cave show where 30 000 year old cave paintings and lamp evidence are explained by a guide. They cross the Pyrenees into Spain visiting a lively village with bright costumes and a two-wheeled cart, then head to Portugal.

Banty France Spain Pyrenees Portugal

Auto Men Hear Cooling System Talk in Cedar Rapids

Nearly 400 eastern Iowa automotive men heard P. C. Radford of National Carbon labs lecture on automotive cooling systems and antifreeze use. He explained ethylene glycol as the main treated antifreeze and noted Prestone contains 97 percent of the active chemical with rust inhibitors.

Iowa P. C. Radford National Carbon Company Laboratories Buffalo N. Y Chamber of Commerce National Carbon Company Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Company Eveready Prestone Prestone Radford Byrd N. O. Wolflin Des Moines W. F. Protzman The

Seek Marion Man Missing For Week

Mrs. F. E. Higgins of Marion asked police to find her husband missing since Sept. 20. He is 46, 5 feet 8 inches, 175 pounds, light hair, blue eyes, thin lips, with a nose irregularity from a past break. Last seen in dark trousers with a white stripe, coat with a black stripe, blue work shirt, and a light cap.

F. E. Higgins Marion

Driscoll Fined and restrained in liquor case

Iowa City man E. J. Driscoll was fined 100 dollars and costs by Justice B F Carter after pleading guilty to illegal transportation of liquor. District Court Judge R G Popham issued a bootlegging injunction, permanently restraining him from possessing intoxicating liquor.

Iowa City E. J. Driscoll B. F. Carter R. G. Popham Driscoll

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