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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1934

Page

8

Open Forum For Parents And Young People At YWCA

A series of winter open forums sponsored by the Y M C A and Y W C A concludes with a joint session for parents and students. On Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the YWCA parents and youths will meet separately then join for the final half hour to share conclusions. Mrs W Morgan of Iowa City leads the parent group and joint discussion, bringing experience and an objective viewpoint. All interested parents and students may attend.

Y. M YWCA Mrs W. Morgan Iowa City Roosevelt Junior High School S. C. Stookey

Belle Plaine Bride Weds Newton Man Samuel G Bostian

Arlene England of Belle Plaine married Samuel G Bostian of Newton in a Wednesday night ceremony at the England home. Rev. O C Cantrell officiated. Attendants were Fred Ledger and others. The couple will reside in Newton. Bostian works at Maytag and Mrs Bostian taught rural school.

Belle Plaine O F England Arlene Samuel G Bostian Newton O C Cantrell Bethany Evangelical Church Fred Ledger Harold Burnett B. A. Haijsman Lela Haijsman Miss Haijsman Dorothy Delight Burnett

Local Social Hosts Prize Night At 516 Twenty Third Street

Miss Gwendolyn Nolan entertained the SSS club Saturday. Prizes were awarded to Betty Jean Pierce and Dorothy Fifer. Others present included Mary Scanlan Eleanor Schnoe belen Mary Frances Turner Margaret Colgan and Edith Morris.

Gwendolyn Nolan Twenty-third Street SSS Club Bance Betty Jean Pierce Dorothy Fifer Mary Scanlan Eleanor Schnoebelen Mary Frances Turner Margaret Colgan Edith Morris

P T A Meetings Across Van Buren Area

Multiple PTA groups including Van Buren Hayes Roosevelt Harrison Polk and Jackson hold meetings this week with officer elections speeches by Dorothea Fox Cora Jacobs Inga Tapper and Frances Prescott plus student readings and ad hoc programs. all parents invited.

Friendly club meets at Montrose hotel for program

The Friendly club holds its regular meeting in the French room of the Montrose hotel at 7:30 Tuesday evening. St Pattee leads the program after the business section, Jean Clemens demonstrates a genoscope device to predict inheritance made by Grant high school's Nature club. The instrument will be shown in Des Moines on April 21, and George Wetzel, recreation chairman, will read in games.

Friendly Club Montrose Hotel St. Pattee Jean Clemens Nature Club Grant High School Des Moines George Wetzel

Daughters of Deborah entertain at Miss Novak home

The Daughters of Deborah of the Maccabees were entertained at Miss Leona Novak’s home on Ellis Boulevard SE. Linn Bucklin and Bruce Cairns spoke about forming a boys and girls club. Five hundred and dancing were enjoyed. Next meeting set for May 4 at Amber Cairns’s home.

Deborah of the Maccabees Leona Novak Ellis Boulevard Linn Bucklin Bruce Cairns Amber Cairns Thelma Derr Kathryn Johns Erma Klahn Lenore Millburn Inez Snider Bever Avenue

Church Socials Schedule From Various Local Groups

St Gertrudes society will meet Wednesday at Mrs A C Burns 2505 Second Ave SE. Susannah Wesley class meets at Mrs O P Erbe 711 Fourth Street SW Wednesday 2 pm for regular business with Kensington. Kenwood Methodist guests picnic Tuesday 1 pm at Mrs Elizabeth Derr 312 Thirty fourth Street NF. Ams Sinclair guild plans luncheon at the great Presbyterian church Tuesday 11 am. Roosevelt Hostesses listed for a memorial meeting.

Susannah Wesley Trinity Methodist Church O P Erbe Fourth Street Kensington Vern White Ed Plummer Kenwood Methodist Church Elizabeth Derr Thirty-fourth Street Ams Sinclair Guild of the Freat Presbleman Tiestavy Hore Roosevelt Craven Lewworth Rovers G H Corrae P O French George Teenhnoloe Thesaround Memorie

Local Women Sing In National Chorus At Chicago Friday

Cedar Rapids will be represented in the National Supervisors chorus of 500 voices singing in Chicago Friday evening under Dr Hollis Dann of New York University. The chorus, trained over months, closes the National Conference in Chicago. Part of the program will be broadcast from 9 15 to 10 pm. Local singers include Catherine Adams, Jess Chaney, and Grice Meloney from Grant and Coe colleges and Washington High School.

Cedar Rapids National Supervisors Chorus Chicago Hollis Dann School of Education New York University Dan Whl Music Supervisors Unite States Canada Catherine Adams Bever Avenue SE Coe College Jess Chaney Second Avenue SE Washington High School Grice Meloney Marion Vo.muste Grant High School

Maynard Girl to Be Married Today

Maynard girl to be married this afternoon at 3 at the Rope Cathedral overlooking Maynard. The bride to be Ruth Keelune will be maid of honor Woothe the bride will be attended by sisters and friends. The sermon will be delivered by the pastors from local churches. The couple will make their home in Arlington.

Maynarl Catteraan Northwrest Maviranr Hans Wasteem AL & Ma Jato Weatea Sunminer Ruth Keelune Reta GW Gehrer Herbert Steese WaSskow Maynard Schann Waskow Arlington Earl Foss the Presbyterian Church Golda Fulmer Andrew Gantenbein Bernice Rowley

Birthday Party For Hildegarde Happel Held Friday

Mr and Mrs WoC Happel hosted a Friday birthday party for their daughter Hildegarde with card playing and prizes won by Albert Schirm and Gertrude Rinderknecht. Guests included Margaret Brammer Paula Walter Ruth Detlefsen Ottomar Eleanor Happel Lydia Wilmer Theiss Marvin Helen Miller Marie Moeller Albert Merle Edgar Schirm Gertrude Rinderknecht Edward Wilbert Shambacher Kenneth Andresen Paul Brown Armand and Hildegarde Happel.

Woc Happel Hildegarde Happel Albert Schirm Gertrude Rinderknecht Margaret Brammer Paula Walter Ruth Detlefsen Ottomar Eleanor Happel Lydia Wilmer Theiss Marvin Helen Miller Marie Moeller Albert Merle Edgar Schirm Edward Wilbert Schambacher Kenneth

Winners Entertained After Polly Anna Contest at Kenwood Church

Winners of the Polly Anna class attendance and new member contest at Kenwood Presbyterian Church were hosted by the losers at teacher Mrs. Sidney Myers home 610 Thirty third Street NE. Attendees included Betty Jane Smith Marjorie Bibby Evangeline Leonard Omafare Waggoner Jean Conybeare Virginia Teale Dorothy Drake Dorothy O Brine Phyllis Myers and Viola Sweet.

Kenwood Presbyterian Church Sidney Myers Thirty-third Street Betty Jane Smith Marjorie Bibby Evangeline Leonard Omafare Waggoner Jean Conybeare Virginia Teale Dorothy Drake Dorothy O'Brine Phyllis Myers Viola Sweet

Community club notices and lodge events listed

The notice compiles several upcoming meetings and social events from local clubs and auxiliaries. Items include card parties at Moose hall and Cedar Rebekah lodge, birthdays in April, and regular sessions for L A P M and Daughters of Union Veterans with invitations for G A R members. Also details on Past Presidents luncheon, Cedar chapter novelty presentation, and sewing and hostess arrangements.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall

Keswick A B C members host Tuesday at Careenway venue

Careenway patrons enjoyed a Tuesday gathering as Mrs Rascoe Charen posted the high score and Mrs B L Smith placed second at the Orridge Happy Hour club. Members and visitors later met at the Methodist Protestant church where Miss Ida Moore and other hostesses served refreshments.

Andecow Hummer Careenway Rascoe Charen Wen B.l Smith Orridge Ida “Moore Carrie Churchill Nora Maikesell

Earlville Social News Summary of Local Charity Events

A busy sequence of showers and club gatherings unfolds in Earlville. A pre nuptial shower honors Ila Binning. post nuptial events hostesses include Mrs. Russell Merrick and Mrs. Mary Burrow. Bridge, Outlook, and Social clubs meet. prizes awarded to Mildred Hamblin, Helen Diesch, and Faye Taylor. a Columbia hall card party yields top prizes for Mrs. George Hildebrand and Agnes O Brien.

Legion Hall Ila Binning Fred Binning Dyersville Evelyn Loemker Bridge Club Mildred Hamblin Helen Diesch Faye Taylor Russell Merrick Charles Carty Margaret Carty Marie Mary Burrow Will Burke Agnes Mae Donald John Robinson Rachel R. W. Burrow E. T McDonald Frank Powell Francis Clifton Ruth Dale Reed Marilyn Ricka Hyde Alyce L. G Davis

Strawberry Point May Naighs and Local Weddings

The Strawberry Point community notes include club meetings with Mrs. Helen Schuids and Mrs. Hugh Busbor ny as guests, and wedding coverage of Hazel Larson of Aurora and Miner Bartels at St. Sev ad church. Attendants included Elsie Frederick and William Larson with Florence Graesch as flower girl. The couple plans to reside on the Bartels farm six miles south of town.

May Naighs Chaptey Rymar Wahlen Mra Dorothy Whit Ata Bush Gatlentine Woanram Maxtimes Samy Qlehu Merthe Wot Louis K Flower Af Ar- Hytga Dorothy Il Ruth Gtalenting Lucilla Dundund Sayre Harwol Kate Hebron Jenne Liana Mertie Dexter Leora Norris Bra Newberry Belle Stamp Helene Harnext May Scusdeld Yby Porhughtiy Club Helen Schiids Hugh Busbourny Noda Gauth Vira Webber Kutter Klatter Klub L. A. Little Scoafield Flora South Ugh Score Howard Cruests G. S Scofield Nelle Phelps George E. Dunfrund P. E. O. Avendas Barbara Jimmy Dunfrund Harriet Helen Matthews Rosalee Margaret Dorothy Gil Florence Adeline Smith Fayette Flora Smith Hazel Larson Aurora Miner Bartels Strawberry Point St. Sevad Here E. R. Melchert Florence Graesch Amng Robert Larson Orne Elsie Frederick William Larson Leonard Larson Aurom Toidesroom August Bartels Bartels

Shower and club social turnouts in Wyoming community

Mrs. Henry Eichhorn and daughters hosted a shower for Mrs. Thomas Eichhorn with out of town guests from Preston Maquoketa Monmouth Monticello and Anamosa. Local clubs held theater party bridge and a Past Noble Grand circle meeting with bunco prizes awarded.

Henry Eichhorn, Sr Hattie Dieckman Laura Fishwild Stena Tompkins Alice Eichhorn Amalia Eichhorn Marie Eichhorn Thomas Eichhorn Bernice Bramer L. F. Kukkuck Leonard Brammerle Preston Lynn Battles Maquoketa Mary Scott Mildred Wiley Baldwin Mary Hanwardson Erma Bramer Monmouth Anna Eggers Monticello Henry Eichhorn, Jr Molly Jo Eichhorn Anamosa Bridge Club Cedar Rapids Progressive Woman's Club Nettie Wherry Orval Buckingham Pearl Dawes Noble Grand Circle Legion and Auxiliary Clara Jenkins Nona Terhune Ruby Rotsch Hazel Reitz Jenkins Bunco Mabel Fadley Grace Vrooman Hilda Catlett Hattie Deickman

Literary and Musical club elects officers in Central City

Mrs Frank Falcon hosted the Friday meeting at her daughter in law Mrs Lester Falcon home. Twenty members and one guest Mrs Karl Falcon attended. Officers elected for the year: President Mrs J F Wager, Vice President Mrs Myrta Cunningham, Secretary Mrs Earl Henderson, Treasurer Mrs Frank Sauer. An interesting paper by Ward Woodbridge on Home Life Early and Modern and readings on Mrs Franklin Roosevelt and Furnishing the Home were presented.

Frank Falcon Lester Falcon Karl Falcon J. F. Wager Myrta Cunningham Earl Henderson Frank Sauer Ward Woodbridge W. V. Brown Franklin Roosevelt D. D Epperson

Engagement Of Miss Vaverka Is Announced

Mr and Mrs John Vaverka of 216 Fifteenth Street NE announce the engagement of their daughter Valentine Vaverka to Joseph A Mochal son of Mrs Anna Mochal of Tama. The date for the wedding has not been set. Brecht of Cedar ter Bierman of Mrs Chester Bierman, of Miss Laurine Rapids and Ches torway took place Monday morning at Immaculate Conception parsonage with Rev Father Barrett officiating. The couple will reside on Spier man’s farm four miles south of Norway.

John Vaverka Fifteenth Street Valentine Vaverka Joseph A. Mochal Anna Mochal Tama Brecht Cedar Ter Bierman Laurine Immaculate Conception Parsonage Father Barrett Bierman Winnebago Minn Mr. Spierman Norway

Mechanicsville Social Clubs Host and Meet

Mechanicsville events include Mrs H C McCormick hosting a Bridge club with traveling prize to Mrs W J Dallas. Self Culture club spring party at Mrs Marguerite Ayers and helpers. Pollyanna class hosts with devotionals led by Mrs Alberta Nicoll. new officers named Hattie Nicoll president and Marjorie Crissman vice president. M B Bridge club met at Mrs Gilbert Dutton with top score to Mrs Oo A Byrne. Mechanicsville Garden Club to meet at Mrs H C McCormick with lesson by Mrs Philip Peak.

H. C. McCormick W. J. Dallas Paul Horner F. H. Kisor Berdena Frazee Self Culture Club Marguerite Ayers Pagie Wilson Jennie Taylor Marjorie Osborne Dollie Moon Carrie Smith Verna Davidson Addie Smith Lena McCaslin Alberta Nicoll Jennie Brown Sylvia Levien Grace Puffer Hattie Nicoll Marjorie Crissman Ella Conner M. B. Bridge Club Gilbert Dutton Oo. A. Byrne Mildred More J. L. Lynch Mechanicsville Garden Club Philip Peak

Coggon Mecca chapter hosts tap dancing event

O. E. S. meeting Tuesday featured a tap dancing class directed by Miss Marian Johnston. Guests attended from Fairfax Cedar Rapids Central City Marion Monticello. Mrs. Sadie Henderson marked her birthday with relatives visiting from Ryan Hopkinton and beyond.

Mecca Marian Johnston Fairfax Cedar Rapids Central City Marion Monticello Sadie Henderson Herman Preston Russell Preston Glen Henderson Ryan A. R. Stanger Bert Moore Hopkinton W. J. Montgomery Robert Montgomery Irene

Local gatherings highlight La Porte City scene

La Porte City social roundups feature April fool party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L A Moore with school officials and wives, luncheon by the Double Six Bridge club at Black's in Waterloo, and multiple club entertainments. The Tri County Rebekah lodge plans its Dumont convention. Presbyterian and Methodist groups hold meetings and programs with several named members noted.

L. A. Moore H.B. Makeover M. H. Taylor E. E. Pearson Elmer Grieder Lillian Garrabrant T Lucille Lee Pearl Ehlers Dorothy Crackley Florence Martin Double Six Black's Tea Room Waterloo Lorraine Bremer Myrna Haibfass R. C. Bremer Marian Jacobs Georgia Hoyt F. E. Lehman W. E. Ponsford Tina Booth O. E. Kober E. R. Ashley C. G. Woodley Nellie Hull R. B. Tripp Methodist Aid A. M. Baker Eliza Webster Celesta Broad George Bellinger Baker Marjorie Jean McChane Presbyterian Church Wesley Jebe Joe Smith Paul Chalupsky Jerry Frahm Will Jergens Miss Grace Seasons

Atkins Family Socials Mark Engagement and Birthdays

Atkins residents hosted a birthday gathering for Henry Krahling with remarks announcing the engagement of his sister Elsie Krahling to Thelma Tellin of Cedar Rapids. Prizes of five hundred were awarded to Elma Mitchell and Lyal Ness amid a round of guests and dances.

Elsie Krahling Henry Thelma Tellin Cedar Rapids Elma Mitchell Lyal Ness Arthur Schirm Lew Schirm Arthur Tellin Herman Schirm Fred Schirm Lester John Wright Earl Matter Henry Krahling Donald Richard Marjorie Charles H. Freeman J. T. Barker Betty John H. Koehn W. G. Koehn Charles Swanson William A

Schueler Banquet At School Hall For Confirmed

Guests included Mr and Mrs J T Barker Mr and Mrs Frank Gaole Mr and Mrs John Fritz Mr and Mrs J Rinderknecht Mr and Mrs W G Koenn Mr and Mrs Fred Schlott erbeck and their families Mrs A J Campbell hosted the Presbyterian Ladies meeting Thursday Juni on Walther Leagug to entertain the newly confirmed at a banquet at the school hall at 6 p m today

A. J. Campbell Junion Walther

Calamus Hosts Anniversary and Club Outings Recap

Calamus celebrated Amos Blake and wife’s thirty six year union with a party. Merit Dann, Jock Hayes, Ralph Gage won at five hundred. Cora Kenyon hosted the Five Hundred club with honors to G Drummonds and Mary Hazen. Just-A-Mere club met at Bernard Eden’s home. W B Scarcliff visited. Helen Wen dell had a birthday surprise. Shakespearean Study club met with Eden. officers elected: John Dykema president FE Steinman vice president Roy Scott secretary treasurer Emma Dosland Blanche Neff program committee. Farewell for Billy Schwennsen. Card prizes went to Max Dosland Owens McMahon Orville Bette.

Amos Blake Helen Wen Dell Shakespearean Study Club Bernard Eden John Dykema FE. G. Steinman Roy Scott Emma Dosland Blanche Neff Billy Schwennsen Max Dosland Owens McMahon Orville Bette

Church and Club Socials Highlight Stanwood Anew

Miss Florence Anthony and her class enjoyed a party at Miss Donna Jones home on Monday. Owls club members played pinochle with Mr and Mrs Robert McClellan on Wednesday. Mrs C A Rigby hosted the Woman's club on Wednesday. Royal Neighbors held a public card party Tuesday. A Methodist church birthday dinner was held Friday. F R Spear attended a surprise birthday party Friday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Paul Ostergaard Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson Mr and Mrs Art Ropa Mr and Mrs Roland Spear Mrs C W Westphal and her daughter Jean.

M. T Florence Anthony Donna Jones Robert McClellan Owls Club C. A. Rigby Royal Neighbors F. R. Spear Paul Ostergaard Ralph Wilson Art Ropa Roland Spear C. W. Westphal Jean

Wellman Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Held Meeting

Wellman The Women s Foreign Missionary Society was entertained by Mrs Joe McClelland Thursday Mrs E C Henn presided and Mrs A E Braden led the devotionals Delegates to the district convention were elected with Miss Ida Long and Mrs A L Braden as alternates Guests included Mrs E A Wehrle and Marcia Livezey Roscoe Stoner Ed Kirkpatrick Keota Kalona and other local members.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Joe McClelland E. C. Henn A. E. Braden Thomas Osborn Ida Long A. L. Braden H. Ry FE. A. Wehrle E. A. Wehr

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Arlene England Samuel G. Bostian P. T. A. Meetings van Buren Hayes Hayes P T A Dorothea Fox Harrison Harrison P. T. A Cora Jacobs County Relief Office Polk PT LA Inga B ‘Tapper Alice B Salter R L Parks Glenn Rodgers Jackson P TA Ernest Bance Dorothy Ladd I. R Simon Beatrice Pietoma John Arnold Frances Prescott Holmes & Edwards Price Groyson SE Jewelry Co Second Street Smulekoff Third Avenue Miss Novak St. Gertrude's Society Kenwood Amy Sinclair Maynard Yru Resllang Birtubday Party Clubs Ben Hur Life The Ben Hur Life Association Moose Hall Margaret Quick Sunshine Auxiliary Sunshine Maine Judge Hall Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans of the Memorial Building Cedar Rebekah Party Carrie Morcombe Lodge D of H E . Borschel Washington Avenue SE Masonic Hall Noble Grands Association First Avenue Moesdames Locota Kraut Mabel Cron Ida Merk Minnie Plummer Clara Schadd Eva Ober Maude Cronkite Hattie Gitt Fanny Lake General Dodge Circle General Dodge Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Comrades of the Gar Winter Temple Irene Mainehart C Avenue NF Eana Curran Charlotte Fair Esther Strait Cecile Com A Too R.C O R. C Columbia Furst Avenue Elizabeth Servison Sophia Klersex Gertrude Stevenson Frances Husebus Mae McCyvclian Keswick Earlville Eugene Frederic Mickey” Carringer Mer Wyoming Central Vaverka Mrs Chester Bierman Montleur Tru Mechanicsville la Porte City Atkins WAL Calamus Stanwood Wellman Kemble Third Street
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