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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
4
A Cedar Rapids luncheon at the Country Club honored brides elect Miss Helen Larimer and Miss Edth Knox. Guests included Mrs Hudson Swiler and local society figures. events feature teas and gifts as preparations for upcoming weddings.
Eleven members of the Monday Book Club met for luncheon at Mrs Harri W Dunker home at 2124 Grande avenue SE. Edwin Nelson reviewed Susan Glaspell’s The Morning Is Near Us. Next meeting set for April 22 at Mrs Ben H Peterson’s 1919 Eighth Avenue SE. Mrs Harry B Graefe of Des Moines visits her parents at 2237 Washington Avenue SE.
Miss Jane Garwood, Cedar Rapids Camp Fire girls executive, receives the national Camp Fire efficiency award established in 1932. She is among 33 executives honored this year for business efficiency and timely records, and for growth in Camp Fire membership. This marks her second year in Cedar Rapids.
Mr and Mrs Chester Reesink of 1818 Third Avenue SE will host Johnson school teachers at their home Tuesday evening. Mrs Reesink, former Catheryn Trautman, is a Johnson teaching staff member.
Mrs Joseph Kushner of 1822 Blake Boulevard SE has returned after a week’s visit in Le Mars with her daughter Mrs Edward Pill and Mr Pill.
The Midboro club women met Thursday at the Commonwealth tea room with Mrs Earl Soren son as hostess. Bridge winners were Mrs Lester Petrak Mrs Charle Norberg and Mrs Keith Noll. There will be election of officers at the April meeting.
The Central Park Presbyterian Church hosts its annual congregational meeting and an informal reception for 58 new members this evening. Key organizers include co chairs Mire Elizabeth Withame and Mrs VoL Spohn, with committees led by GG Clements and HO UH Doolittle for programs, and Walter Kahler for refreshments.
Mrs Wallace S Hamilton and Mrs Robert Ro Clark II of the Cartian invite Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae to tea Wednesday at 43pm in the adjacent apartments. Mrs S Ro Meek helps hostesses. 1957 Washington Avenue SE. Officers will be elected.
Mrs John Dill received a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at 917 Second Street SW. About five hundred was pooled as a diversion with prizes awarded at each table. Honors went to Mrs Hubert Ehl Mrs A FE Maeder Elery Whitmer and Robert Thompson.
Miss Jane Garwood Cedar Rapids executive of Camp Fire girls Miss Dorothy Canfield local field secretary and Mrs G W Wood council representative will attend the district meeting in Lincoln Nebraska on Thursday and Friday The district covers Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas Colorado and Wyoming.
The sons of Mr and Mrs N O McArtor hosted a dinner Sunday at the Central City home of Mr and Mrs Jack McArtor honoring the fifty second wedding anniversary of N O and his wife. Attending were Ray Darling and Kay. D D Wickham and spouse. Ralph McArtor and wife. Ray Wheeldon and Betty. Robert Donald and June. Jack McArtor and Ruth and Jackie. James McArtor. Carl McArtor. Loren McArtor and Adah Lou se. and Baker of Central City.
A group of twelve girls from the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company entertained Monday evening at the Wurster tea room to honor Miss Martha Womochiel whose marriage to Charles Grier will take place April 16.
Twenty four members met at the home of Miss Louise Hathaway and Miss Lena Vogt on Nineteenth Street SEA. Mrs John Donnelly of chapter SE Waterloo attended as guest. Mrs Herbert C Ring spoke on New Trends in Education outlining theories and practices from the University of Chicago Harvard and St Johns College Annapolis Md.
Mars Tayne Davis of Viarien was elected president of Coronet, Coe College women’s independent organization, at a recent meeting. Other officers include Corinne Foster, Ethel Morrow, Mildred Boardman, Peasie Brittell, Maxine Luis, Joan Lewis, Mars Babbitt, Lois Harris, Doris Smith, Jean Marie Andersen, and Doris Miller with various roles.
Mrs Eugene Hauser of 1807 Grande avenue SE returned from Chicago where she stayed with Miss Mary M Ryan and Miss Josephine Green at the Drexel Arms. She attended a dinner bridge at DeSales Heights and was honored at a party by Mr and Mrs Orval Lundeen at their LaMotte home, with hosts including Mr and Mrs Dellman Lynn of La Grange.
Mrs JJ HO Ferguson was elected charman of the art department at the Cedar Rapids Womans club at a meeting last week. New officers include Mrs JJ, Bo McPherson as vice chairman, Mrs AR Swemn as leader, and Mrs. F Woodrich as secretary and treasurer. Nominating chair was Mrs J E Roberts with assistants Mrs L Owen and Mrs Oliver S Wilton. A silver tea closed the year with Mrs Aulden Griffin and Mrs Ferguson presiding. Miss Nama Lathe, head of Cornell college art department, gave a talk. Hostesses were Mesdames A H Mott, E M Sohoda, C C Moffitt, G Swartzendruber, and P Dd Merveaux.
Mrs Virgil A Fuller of 309 Eleventh Avenue SE was surprised Saturday by an evening party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Lohr, Mr and Mrs Rex Root, Mr and Mrs Ross Oliver, Everett Stearns, Miss Leana Oliver, Leonard Stearns, George Benda, Blanche Webster, and Mr Fuller.
Chicago artist Francis Chapin brings a one man show to the public library gallery with works featuring his children as models and scenes from Iowa Illinois Michigan Vermont and New Mexico. The exhibit includes The Little River winner of the Norman Wait Harris silver medal and other canvases such as View of Taxco Street Scene Man With Beer and Chicago Landscape.
Mrs Albert Lewis hosted a Sunday shower at 259 Highland Drive for her daughter Mrs Dale Hammond and daughter in law Mrs Johnny Grabacher both brides from last fall. Attendees included Marion and Cedar Rapids guests, plus Mr and Mrs Hammond of Mount Vernon and Mr and Mrs Krabacher of San Pedro California, Navy member.
Mrs Anna Mavris of 124 Fourth Avenue SW celebrated her birthday Sunday with a dinner at the Fleming tea room. Seated at the table for eight were Mr and Mrs Al Anderson of Moline II, Mrs William Muir and her daughter Janco, Nick Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Obed Bean.
Mrs Fred Carstens of 409 Longwood Drive NE received a surprise birthday picnic Saturday evening. Ping pong and games were enjoyed by attendees including Mr Carstens, Mr and Mrs George Schollman, Mrs J H Laufer, Leo Schollman, Alice Giffee, Ivan Miller, Bonnie Currie, Robert Miller, Leonard Langswager, Robert Laufer, Louie Langswager, Charles Margencan and Jack Carstens.
Sixty members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club history and literature department gathered Monday afternoon with Mrs. C. C. Moffitt presiding. A luncheon and program were planned for April 22. Mrs. E. T. Terrill introduced Mrs. Frank Guyott who reviewed The Provincial Lady in War Time by FEA De La Pasture. Mrs. RK Stoddard spoke on Our English Neighbors, and Mrs. Wend! Hlady served as hospitality chairman.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Johnson of St Paul Minnesota and Mrs Ruth Kretz with daughters Janan and Shirley and Mrs Anna Monks of Dubuque were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs N H Johnson and daughter Beatrice at 1738 Mt Vernon Avenue SE.
The Kagha Camp Fire group hiked Saturday afternoon to Daniels Park where the group roasted wieners and baked bread.
Edgewood No 1 Mothers' Club meets Thursday at the school to elect officers and discuss plans for the teachers tea.
Dorothy Manchester was elected president of the Kappa Delta alumnae group replacing Mrs W D Barrett after a Monday evening buffet at Miss Dorothy Stoflet's home 1703 First Avenue. New officers include Mrs Beal T Perrine vice president Talora Fehleisen secretary Carl W Kirwin treasurer and Dorothy Stofler editor. Twenty five attended.
Twenty five members gathered Monday at Mrs Edna Curran 1329 Bureh Ave NW with hostesses Nina Winn Lillian Privett Carrie Cooper and Lydia Buchan to plan a May 1 card party in the Bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co The next meeting will be at Mrs Gladys Rohn s home.
Mr and Mrs Olin Summerill entertained guests at their home on Seventh Avenue SE. Visitors included Mrs Summerill's father Wilhelm Wolff and her sister and nephew Mrs Anna Sass and Charles Sass Jr. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Walter Bucher of Cedar Rapids. Before her marriage last August Mrs Bucher was Beatrice Pearl Summerill.
Miss Helen Brazanski entertained a group of friends at a scavenger hunt Saturday evening. Guests included Helen Huff Mildred Johnson Dorothy DeWald Helen Johnson Irene Kroupa Dons Anderson Bastian Kruidenier Teddy Stevenson Paul Whiting Lloyd Whiting Vernon Petranek and Jack Lewis.
Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs Stewart Shank at 1900 Johnson avenue NW. A picnic lunch will be served at noon.
Otto A Kohl of the Bapane Gas company urged the Canopus club that effective organization of Americas selling forces, not federal aid, lifts the economy. He called salesmanship core to progress, emphasizing demonstration, illustration, and conversation. He warned distribution remains America’s primary problem and urged new methods.
Miss Frances Mc Namara of 1625 Park avenue SE had a request to glass in part of her porch and extend the second story across the porch denied by the board of adjustment. The panel also granted Standard Oil permission to move a 4 by 8 foot sign eight feet north and continued Shope’s side yard petition at 1009 G avenue NW. Mrs. Ida Belknap was approved to replace a sign at 1015 B avenue NW with a sign up to 24 feet high and six feet long.
County Auditor Robert M Vesely released figures showing 1939 dependency costs totaling $1,207,634.23 in warrants, up from $1,068,353.37 in 1938. The report itemizes poor relief, state institutional demands, county home expenses, and road program costs with totals for warrants, receipts, and fund comparisons.
The excerpt reflects on Edgar A Guest as a poet of the people and explores themes of fame character and virtue. It contrasts public perception with inner steel behind deeds and thoughts, then outlines brief poetic reflections on work, sport, and domestic tasks from a cook’s perspective, noting everyday responsibilities and versatility.
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