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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1940

Page

2

Miss Larimer And Mr Delzell To Be Honored

Social calendar fills with courtesy events for Miss Helen Larimer and Wendell M Delzell as guests arrive for the wedding. Hosts at the Larimer evening include Mrs J T McMillan and Mrs John W Savertsen with a dinner and bridge party. Delzell supporters plan a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel in his honor in Cedar Rapids.

Mer Wendell M Delzell Helen Lari Larimer J. T McMillan Nineteenth Street John W. Savertsen Minneapolis McMillan E J. Larimer Barbara Bloomhall Lois T Lockwood Marion George N Warless Johnson Grande Avenue Gardner Omaha E. J Larimer Fifth Avenue

Guest Night Tops Cedar Rapids College Club Year Programs

Cedar Rapids College club schedules guest night at 8 pm at the Cedar Rapids Womans club house. Norm a Harrison Thrower and Idalia Wright of Cleveland perform in Mr Godey Presents a period program of lectures fashion chitchat and songs from 1837 to 1879. Hosts Mr and Mrs Charles Penningroth plan a family dinner before the show, with Miss Mary Penningroth and Mrs Marion Webster among the Iowa City visitors. Alpha Chi Omega ties noted. other hosts include Mr and Mrs FE J North at 540 Forest drive SE.

Cedar Rapids Penningroth Thrower University of Iowa Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Iowa City Penningroths Mary Penningroth Marion Webster Alpha Chi Omega University FE J. North Forest Drive

Tuesday Studs Club Hostesps Guest Day at Ross Home

Members of the Tuesday Studs club gathered for their annual guest day at Mrs Harold J Ross's home on Forest Drive. Mrs Walter J Barngraver led a program titled Music and Pastry in the Psalms, with Miss Joan Yessler singing psalm songs and Mrs James H Blackstone accompanying. Tea followed the program with social committee members pouring.

Tuesday Studs Club Harold J Ross Forest Drive Walter J Barngraver Joan Yessler James H. Blackstone Barngraver F.C Meyers Ross J. A Yessler John E. Stansbury Lester DeYarman

Service Club Sets Card Party Date at Community House

The club will host a card party at the Community house on April 17, not Thursday as earlier announced. Attendees at the theater party included Mrs J Foster, Mrs V Carter, Mrs M Ard, Mrs B Peterson, Mrs N Hewels, Mrs C Briless, Mrs Paulsen, Mrs H Boyd, Mrs B Bartholomew, Miss OM Foster, Mrs H Miner, Mrs H Klinger and Mrs M Serbousck.

Service Club J. Foster V Carter M Ard B. Peterson Murs. N Hewels C Briless Paulsen H Boyd B. Bartholomew OM Foster H Miner H. Klinger M Serbousck

Beethoven Club Hosts Guest Night At YWCA Clubrooms

About 100 attended the Beethoven Club guest night at the YWCA clubrooms. Helen Hickman and Ambros performed Bach and two pianos to strong applause. Mrs Everett E Fisher opened, with Mrs Helen Wiacena Stark chairing. The program featured Mendelssohn, Brahms choral pieces, Chopin numbers, and songs by the women’s and Beethoven choruses.

Beethoven Club YWCC Helen Hickman Ambros Bach Everett E Fisher Beethoven Helen Wiacena Stark Clark A Beams Community Concerts Association Mendelssohn Virsima Ohmann Leota Becking Martha Leksa Mr. Stark Lulu Engelman Welty Lucy Ambroz Leksa

Members of chapter meet at Dunlap home for by laws program

Members of chapter DK of 7 Ω met Monday night at Mrs J Wo Dunlap’s home. Mrs JF Rall of chapter IH presented a program on The Constitution State and Supreme By-Laws.

Elmhurst Drive JF. Rall Chapter IH

Raymond Reid Returns Home From Florida Stay

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid along with Mrs Mary White and their grandson Richard Reid returned to 312 Northwood Drive SE after a three and a half month stay in St. Petersburg Florida.

Raymond A Reid Knorthwood Drive

Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Dinner Postponed to April 8

The Gamma Phi Beta alumnae dinner meeting set for Thursday evening at Mrs John D Randall’s home 328 Forest Drive SE has been postponed until April 8.

Gamma Phi Beta John D Randall Forest Drive

Mrs Elliott Davis Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Elliott Davis of 1948 First Avenue East hosted her bridge club on Wednesday noon for lunch and an afternoon of bridge games.

Elliott Davis First Avenue E

Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Meeting Postponed to April 18

The Gamma Phi Beta alumnae group scheduled to meet at Mrs John D. Randall's home, 328 Forest Drive SE, is postponed to April 18.

Mr and Mrs Zavoral Entertain Miss Harrington at Tea Room

Mr and Mrs George Zavoral of 1007 Twentieth Street SE hosted as their guest Miss Celeste Harrington of Wentworth SD. Miss Kathryn Marshall of 8693 Fourth Avenue SE joined for a dinner at the Commonwealth tea room and a theater party in Harrington's honor.

George Zavoral Twentieth Street Celeste Harrington Wentworth Kathryn Marshall Fourth Avenue Commonwealth Tea Room Harlrington

Camp Fire Mothers Told Of Work At Wadakizapi Luncheon

Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer hosted a luncheon for mothers of the Wadakizapi and Kidawazapi Camp Fire groups. Miss Dorothy Mueller and Mrs Shaffer spoke to explain group activities and the meaning of the Camp Fire gown and symbols for girls’ work.

van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive SE Dorothy Mueller Mrs Shaffer Raymond T Benson Louis P Boudreaux Milo A Chehak Nicholas Craemer Arthur Davison C Louis Fontana Glenn W. Hopkins Glenn Kaufman J C Lick Neil Montgomery Marvin R Selden Charles Stropps Frank H. Walters C S Schuinn C W Clark Carl G Helming B. B. Hickenlooper Richard E Killian Leo Morrissey John D Randall Alexander Ratner Chester D Salter E. Harold Skinner Miss Mueller

Linn County King's Daughters Executive Board Meeting Highlight

Twenty five members attended the Linn County King's Daughters executive board meeting at Mrs A E Chase home. Mrs C J Kessler led devotions and Mrs R C Karlan reported on junior circles noting 600 members in seven circles and the new Charity circle. Naomi circle represented by president Mrs George Hayes, with reports on county and camp board meetings. Fort Madison circles invite members to a May 7 tea at the Linn county home where Electa circle will present a Maltese cross and dedication is set for 3 p.m.

Linn County King’s Daughters A E. Chase Grande Avenue C J. Kessler Marion R C. Karlan Naomi George Hayes Chase Des Moines Davis Margaret Bottome Fort Madison Electa Circle Nna City

Miss Lillian Phillips to Wed Giles Brush April 17

Miss Lillian Phillips and Giles Brush plan a marriage on April 17. A miscellaneous shower Saturday at the Town Electric Light and Power Company’s Bungalow honored the couple. Hostesses included Elin Carstens Nelle Douglass Lillian Frantz Louise Hathaway Gladys Swangler and Mrs A J Danner and Mrs Fred Doetzel Jr.

Lillian Phillips Giles Brush Eva Kadera Tipton

Mrs Jerome Elected Chairman at Woman's Club Picnic

Mrs H N Jerome was elected charman of the American home department at the picnic luncheon meeting at the Woman's club home on Tuesday. About 40 members attended. Offiers elected include Mrs Lloyd Eckert co leader Mrs Wf Hladky co leader and Mrs Victor Holec secretary treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs Gilbert Thompson chairman and Mrs C Hillhouse leader. The day featured a talk by Miss Betty Rogers and Mrs Frances Wright on Make Up and Live.

H. N. Jerome American Home Department Lloyd Eckert Wf. Hladky Victor Holec N. Owen Oliver S Wilson Lee Eckert Gilbert Thompson C . Hillhouse Betty Rogers Frances Wright

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Grant Brownell on Thirty-sixth AVe SW

A birthday party Saturday for Mrs Grant Brownell on Thirty-sixth Avenue SW featured a group of friends who presented prizes at 400. Winners included Mrs Arthur Reed Mrs Lavern Canaday Mrs Brownell Felix Martell Arthur Reed and Henry Orton. Surprésers included Mr and Mrs Reed Riley Mr and Mrs Arthur Reed Mr and Mrs Lavern Caneday Mr and Mrs Clyde Zook Mr and Mrs Henry Orton Mr and Mrs Gilbert Goss Mr and Mrs Felix Martell Mr Brownell and Junior Diffield.

Grant Brownell Thirty-sixth Avenue Arthur Reed Lavern Canaday Brownell Felix Martell Henry Orton Reed Riley Lavern Canedav Clyde Zook Gilbert Goss Junior Diffield

Community Concerts Drive Reaches Fourth Of Goal

The Community Concerts association reports reaching a fourth of its membership goal midway through the campaign at the Montrose hotel. The tenth year promises strong attendance with star soprano Dorothy Maynor highlighted, praised by critics and compared to famous singers. The planned next season includes the Don Cossack chorus the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and cellist Gregor Piatigorsky among others.

Community Concerts Association Montrose Hotel Dorothy Maynor Serge Koussevitzky Boston Symphony Orchestra Koussevitzky Mayner Flagstad Chicago Edward Barry Chicago Daily Tribune Miss Maynor Don Cossack Chorus Minneapolis Symphoni 9 Orchestra Gregor Piatigorsky Cedar Rapids Nelson Eddy Cherniavsky Jose Iturbi Onegin Orloff Schumann Barrer-Salzedo- Britt Milstein Norton Hart House Evans Frantz Rose Bampton Barrere Little Symphony Brancato Ricci Meisle Dobbs Imperial Singers Jooss Ballet Lawrence Tibbett Seidel Bartlett and

Ronald Stetzel to Give Piano Recital at Sinclair Chapel

Coe College music faculty member Prof Grace Swab presents Ronald Stetzel pianist in a Thursday recital at 8 15 p m in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Stetzel, a sophomore music major from Spirit Lake, is assisted by Arthur Van Werk tenor and Jeanne Anderson on piano with Eleanor Taylor on organ. The program includes Bach Mozart Schubert Debussy Scriabin and Liszt among others. The public is invited.

Grace Swab Coe College Ronald Stetzel Sinclair Memorial Chapel Stetzel Louis Stetzel Spirit Lake Coe Vesper Choir Sinfonia Arthur van Wk Paul S. Ras Jeanne Anderson

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs James A Jordan New York

Word arrives of the birth of a son on April 7 to Mr and Mrs James A Jordan of New York City. Mrs Jordan is the former Miss Mac Sharpe of Cedar Rapids daughter of William Sharpe of New York and formerly of this city.

James A. Jordan New York City Jordan Mac Sharpe Cedar Rapids William Sharpe New York

Camp Fire Honors Evelyn Hall On Birthday

Nettopew Camp Fire members met on Monday to honor Evelyn Hall for her birthday. Attendees included Mrs H Brown guardian Shirley Dew Darlene Hale Betty Hansen Ellamae Canarr Edric Johns Mary Brown Amy Sheronick Donna Kizer Betty Brown Ina Dew and Darlene Harrelson.

Nettopew Evelyn Hall H. Brown Guardian Shirley Dew Darlene Hale Betty Hansen Ellamae, Canarr Edric Johns Mary Brown Amy Sheronick Donna Kizer Betty Brown Ina Dew Darlene Harrelson

Stardusters honor Marian Pollitz with surprise birthday party

Members of the Stardusters club honored Marian F Pollitz at a surprise birthday party Saturday evening at 1603 J avenue NE. Those attending included Elizabeth Barber Norma Schmatt Verla Bergloff Patty Ann Dudek Beat Rice Kendall Marie Doherty Virginia Boyle and Evelyn Cooper.

Stardusters Club Marian F Pollitz J Avenue Elizabeth Barber Norma Schmatt Verla Bergloff Patty Ann Dudek Beatrice Kendall Marie Doherty Virginia Boyle Evelyn Cooper

Mrs Sallie Mohn Returns from Winter in San Antonio

Mrs Sallie Mohn of 419 G avenue NW returned Monday from San Antonio Texas where she spent the winter.

San Antonio Sallie Mohn G Avenue Tex

Cejkas Arrive for Ten Day Stay in Oakland

Mr and Mrs John Cejka of Oakland California have arrived to spend ten days with Mr Cejkas mother Mrs Lizzie Cejka at 608 Ninth avenue SE.

John Cejka Oakland Calif Mr Cejka Lizzie Cejka Ninth Avenue SE

Bertha Hunter Weds Walter Aehle In Family Ceremony

Bertha Hunter and Walter Aehle wed in a double ring ceremony Sunday at the bride’s parents home 70 Fourteenth Avenue SW. Attendants were Madeline Hunter and Merle Cook. The couple will reside at 901 H Avenue NW.

John L Hunter Fourteenth Avenue SW Bertha Walter Aehle Res. V Able Ford Hopkins Drug Company H Avenue NW

Mrs Reynolds Hosts Cultus Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs CT Reynolds of 1726 Park Avenue SE will host the Cultus club on Thursday for a dessert luncheon at 1 30 p.m. Mrs W D Patterson will lead the program.

CT. Reynolds Park Avenue SE Cultus Club W. D. Patterson

Mrs Thompson Returns From Detroit Visit

Mrs Albert C Thompson of 525 Seventeenth Street NE has returned home after spending several days in Detroit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Kenneth Duncan.

Albert C. Thompson 525 Seventeenth Street Detroit Kenneth Duncan

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Luncheon Meeting Planned

The Kappa Delta Mothers' club will meet for luncheon and business Thursday at 1 pm in the chapter rooms. Mrs Ry BE Campbell and Mrs. C. W Dollman will be hostesses.

Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club Ry BE. Campbell C. W Dollman

Dvorak Family Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Benjamin P Dvorak entertained as house guests over the weekend their daughter Vivian and son Virgil at 303 Highland Drive NW. Guests Warren Merrill and Rolly Simpson of Des Moines visited. Merrill returned to Des Moines Sunday night and Simpson to Ames where he attends Iowa State College.

Benjamin P Dvorak Vivian Virgil Highland Drive Warren Merrill Rolly Simpson Des Moines Merrill Mr Simpson Ames Iowa State College

Certification Details For Food Stamp Plan Discussed At Courthouse

Milwaukee regional office representatives discussed eligibility certification for food stamp participants with Linn County social welfare leaders at Cedar Rapids courthouse. W P Oliver and George H Pettit outlined local duties, card records, and fund setup for distributing surplus farm commodities through the county program. Clarence L Beeson and department heads reviewed administrative details as the local fund council forms in days ahead.

Milwaukee Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Linn County Social Welfare Department W. P Oliver George H. Pettit James Farrell Clarence L Beeson Cedar Rapids Department of Agriculture Oliver Social Welfare Department Fond Council

Fairfax birthday dinner honors four McNee relatives

Mrs R Burgess hosted a fourfold birthday dinner honoring W A McNee Laurens Norman M McNee Watkins David McNee Fairfax and Donald Burgess Fairfax. The event also served as a reunion for four brothers all past 73 years of age with extended attendance by J M McNee Laurens and other family members and friends.

Fairfax R . Burgess W.A. McNee Laurens N M McNee Watkins Robert McNee Norway Donald Burgess J M McNee Norman M David J. M. McNee Eldo Reid Larry Olive E. J. Goff Ireland Finland Germany Scotland England United States Stephen Foster Mr. Goff

Dancing Class Prepares Hurdle Dance With Band

Mrs Art Olsens dancing class will perform the hurdle dance with Diane Johannsen Patricia Hall Zoe Ann Olsen and Marcheta Moore at the piano The program includes classical melodies and the patriotic number God Bless America featuring a ladies octet L M Ashley EJ Goff Frank Nachholz J S Larsen R E Wagner Maude Kline and Harry Kline with the band

Art Olsen Diane Helen Johannsen Patricia Hall Zoe Ann Olsen Hurdle Marcheta Moore America Mesdames L. M. Ashley E J.goff Frank Nachholz J. S. Larsen R. E. Wagner Maude Kline Harry Kline

Shellsburg Senior Class Play Leads Gilbert Spurgeon

Shellsburg will stage the farce Spring Fever on April 11 and 12 in the school auditorium. Gilbert Spurgeon and James Thomas lead the cast with Tom Railsback Amelia Hayenga Bernadine Potthoff Dorothy Thomas Ina Mae Bissell Herschel Miller Mardene Koopman Mary Peterman Edward Rhinehart and Roger Schlotterback. Miss Geraldine Ronk directs.

Gazette Shellsburg Gilbert Spurgeon James Thomas Tom Railsback Amelia Hayenga Bernadine Potthoff Dorothy Thomas Ina Mae Bissell Herschel Miller Mardene Koopman Mary Peterman Edward Rhinehart Roger Schlotterback Geraldine Ronk

Bremen Sunk Rumor Roils British Circles As War News

Reports that the German luxury liner Bremen was torpedoed and sunk stirred sharp interest in Britain while Berlin dismissed the claim as a deliberate lie. Amsterdam fed rumors it carried 1600 troops to a Norwegian port and cited Norwegian batteries sinking both Bremen and the battleship Gneisenau, though unconfirmed.

London INS Bremen Berlin Amsterdam Holland

Memorial services for Prof Benj F Sham mbaugh in Iowa Union lounge

Memorial services for Prof Benjamin Shammbaugh who died Sunday will be held at 4 pm Thursday in the main lounge of the Iowa Union. Cards for the service may be obtained by students colleagues and friends at the Union desk. Combs six to seven feet high are built by the giant bees of India.

Iowa City Benj F. Shambaugh Iowa Union Union Johnson County Johnson County Board of Social Welfare The Board of Supervisors Social Service League Herbert J. Ries Iowa Johnson Counties University of Iowa Ries India

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Larimer Mr. Delzell CLUS Dunlap Home Raymond Reids Florida J Elliott Davis Gamma Phe John D. Randall American Institute of Laundering Sadie Techaikowsky Stenford van Werk Schubert Dohnanys Hubbard Hutchinson van Wrk James Jordans Stardusters Wave Party Ceikas Weenan Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Bertha Hunter Walter Aehle Sunday Mrs. Reynolds Cultus Mrs. Thompson Kappa Delta Borders Heese Omato Marthe Walter A Apni Iowa News Croquignoi Stim Our Urice DOWS 2Nd Ave 2Nd St Rixcen Larswell Photos Mary Morris Brosh Brosh Chapel Siebke Taylor Second Avenue
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