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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1935

Page

4

Mary Gage Elected President of Coe Tri Delt Chapter

Miss Mary Gage daughter of Dr and Mrs Harry M Gage 1945 Second Avenue SE Tuesday was elected president of Delta Delta Delta sorority at Coe College She succeeds Miss Corrine Campbell in the office Other new officers include Helen Munns Katharine Van Meter MartAnn Huebsch Virginia Weld Mary Lockwood Chapel Virginia Kun ing Marshal Sarah Palmer Librarian and Caroline Van Meter Virginia Drake named social chairman Catharine Cooper rushing captain

Mary Gage Harry M. Gage Second Avenue SE Delta Delta Delta Sorority Coe College Miss Gage Corrine Campbell Helen Munns Katharine van Meter Mart Ann Huebsch Virginia Weld Mary Lockwood Virginia Kuning Sarah Palmer Caroline van Meter Virginia Drake Catharine Cooper

Beethoven club program at Montrose hotel Terrace Room

The Beethoven club invites all members and patrons to a Thursday 8 15 p m program in the Terrace Room of the Montrose hotel with two piano selections by Josephine Batchelder Virginia Paul Opakce Hinton Barnard Edna Mae Sila Eleanor Hilborn Genevieve Peiffer Bernice Hach Catherine Adams and vocalists Florence Conley and Margaret Hearn with accompaniment by Genevieve Peiffer and Florence Conley.

Beethoven Club Montrose Hotel Josephine Batchelder Virginia Paul Opakce Hinton Barnard Edna Mae Sila Eleanor Hilborn Genevieve Peiffer Bernice Hach Catherine M. Adams Florence Conley Margaret Hearn Peiffer Conley

Cedar Rapids men set for three day trip to Missouri

A Cedar Rapids group will depart Thursday evening for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, for a three day stay. The party includes Dr B J Moon, Alfred Durin, David Turner, Clare Marshall S E Coquillette, Henry Files G C Wheeler, Dr David E. Beardsley and Don Barnes.

Cedar Rapids Excelsior Springs B J Moon Alfred Durin David Turner Clare Marshall S E Coquillette Henry Files G C Wheeler David E. Beardsley Don Barnes

Mrs Strohbehn and daughter guest of Judge and Mrs Powell

Mrs W W Strohbehn and her daughter Barbara Ann are guests in the home of Mrs Strohbehn's parents Judge and Mrs Thomas B Powell at 412 Seventeenth street NE. Lieutenant Strohbehn on the USS Minneapolis has been transferred from Philadelphia to the west coast to be stationed at San Pedro Calif. The family will make an extended stay in Cedar Rapids.

W W Strohbehn Barbara Ann Strohbehn Thomas B Powell Seventeenth Street United States Minneapolis Philadelphia West Coast San Pedro Calif Cedar Rapids

Sorority Visitor Honored at Lunch by Delta Delta Delta

Mrs Kingsley Day of Minneapolis district advisor of Delta Delta Delta was honored at a luncheon today at the Commonwealth tea room by the local Delta Delta Delta Alliance. Day will depart Thursday after a two day visit with the Coe college chapter and the alliance.

Kingsley Day Minneapolis Delta Delta Delta Sorority Commonwealth Tea Room Delta Delta Delta Alliance

Luncheon Hosted For Palm Springs Visit Guests

Mrs. Henry M Files hosted a Tuesday noon luncheon at 2165 Blake boulevard SE in compliment to Mrs. Charles Shackell and Mrs. Herbert Stamats who recently returned from spending the winter in Palm Springs California. Twelve guests attended.

Henry M Files Blake Boulevard Charles Shackell Herbert Stamats Palm Springs Calif

Ida Mansfield circle hosts and plans spring sales

Mrs A W Meyer and co hosts led nineteen members of the Ida Mansfield circle at Mrs Meyer’s home. They arranged an Easter hand made sale and a rummage sale for late April. A report noted 186 quarts of milk were given to Public Health Nursing in March. Mrs Sander spoke on the junior camp and its value to Iowa girls. Mrs Culver led the devotional. The next circle meeting is set for April 23.

A W. Meyer O H. Hendenhall Milo E. Wenger Meyer Eighth Avenue SE Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters Hart Bishop Des Moines W. W. Purcell A . Sander Jane Boyd L. R. Wilson

Connell Family Hosts Outing For Cedar Rapids Auxiliary

Mr and Mrs W M Connell of Des Moines hosted weekend guests Catherine and Margaret Connell and Mary Ann Reynolds. Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary members attended a picnic supper at Miss LE Jones home 142 Thirty fourth Street Drive SE. Assisting hosts were Mesdames E W Anderson F Fo Hiusks J Stanton and C C Pithi. Mrs Vo Lehman reviewed Windows On Henry Street by Tadlin JD Weld after the meeting.

W. M_. Connell A Avenue NE Catherine Connell Margaret Connell Mary Ann Reynalds Des Moines Dental Auxiliary LE Jones Thirty Fourth Street Cedar Rapids

Mayflower Group Hosts Meeting in Des Moines Area

Mrs Barrie Curran welcomed members from Cedar Rapids Clinton Walker Marion Iowa City and Clarence for the second district gathering of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in Iowa. A special guest was Mrs O W Strine deputy governor for the Eighth district. A governor and assistant governor were to be elected to represent the district at the state meeting in Marshalltown on April 27.

Barrie Curran Fairview Drive Society of Mayflower Descendants Iowa Cedar Rapids Clinton Walker Marion Iowa City Clarence O. W. Strine Boone Society Marshalltown

Race family returns home from Florida trip

Mr. and Mrs Frank B. Race and daughter Margie reached their home Racescene after six weeks in Clear Water Miami Beach and Coral Gables Florida. They traveled via Chicago to visit Mr. Race's mother Mrs Isabel Race.

Frank B. Race Margie Racescene Miami Beach Coral Gables Florida Chicago Mr. Race Isabel Race

Mrs Cahill and son return from Phoenix visit

Mrs. Maurice Cahill of 1745 Bever Avenue SE and her son Patrick have returned from Phoenix Arizona where they spent four months visiting Mrs Cahill’s sister in law Adeline Cahill.

Maurice Cahill Bever Avenue Patrick Phoenix Ariz

Y W C A Girls Plan Benefit Banco and Bridge

The Business and Industrial girls of the Y W C A will sponsor a benefit banco and bridge party Thursday at 7 45 p m at the Y W building. Prizes for high scorers and door prizes. Refreshments served. Reservations by calling the Y W C A.

Y. W

Engagement announced for Grace Kuda to Wesley McKay

Mr and Mrs John Kuda of 450 Knollwood drive SE announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Emilie to Wesley McKay son of Mr and Mrs W W McKay of 1123 Seventh street SE The couple plan to wed in May.

John Kuda Knollwood Drive Grace Emilie Wesley McKay W W. McKay Seventh Street

Mrs Tucker Hosts Bridge Club Lunch at Commonwealth

Mrs H L Tucker of 1524 Fifth Avenue SE hosted a midday lunch today for her bridge club at the Commonwealth tea room. Guests included Mesdames L H Dunn E W De Nio G L McCalley Les Bell Katherine Cole and Misses Ollie Archer and Florence Narber.

H L. Tucker Fifth Avenue SE Commonwealth Tea Room L. H. Dunn E. W. de Nio G. L. McCalley Les Bell Katherine Cole Ollie Archer Florence Narber

Meeting of A A U W drama group postponed to April 25

The afternoon drama group of the A A U W had its Thursday session postponed and rescheduled for April 25.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Mrs. Oliver S. Wilson was reelected chairman of the American home department. Mrs. W. P. Rohrbach was elected to succeed Mrs. Morgan as leader, and Mrs. Jefferis becomes secretary treasurer. Maddigan school pupils performed a program during the session. Hostesses included Mrs. Hershey, Mrs. Dvorak and Mrs. Jefferis.

Oliver S. Wilson American Home Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club W. P. Rohrbach Harry V. Morgan Lowell Jefferis John Dvorak Maddigan School of Music Earl Sandstrom Mary Slayman Marlys Jeanne Shebek Margaret Ann Schrader Billy Dusek Helaine Cuyler Dorothy Hodgins Kathleen Cox Marcella Yeager Guy Hershey Dvorak Jefferis

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Host in Mount Vernon

Mrs Richard Barker entertained twenty five Alpha Xi Delta alumnae at her Mount Vernon home Tuesday evening. Dinner was served and plans for the Cedar Rapids province convention set for May 10 11 and 12 were discussed during the business meeting.

Richard Barker Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids

Chi Omegas Celebrate Sorority Founders Day

Active and alumnae members met at the chapter rooms 1263 First Avenue E to celebrate. Evelyn Fawcett a new pledge attended as a special guest. Plans for the Chi Omega state convention to be held here May 4 and 5 were discussed with Mrs L D Dennis state president in charge. Committee members include Mrs Edward Kane and Frieda Whicher.

Chi Omega Sorority First Avenue Evelyn Fawcett Chi Omega L. D. Dennis Edward Kane Frieda Whicher

Easter devotion leads luncheon at King’s Daughters group

Mrs Walter Miller led devotions on What Does Easter Mean to You at a luncheon meeting of the Louse Leibert circle of the King's Daughters at the Elks club. Louise Leibert Hill wrote the devotional. Committees reported and plans were made for a rummage sale April 26. Quilt blocks were finished. guests included Mrs Tom Walpole and Mrs H G Smock. Next meeting set for April 23 at Mrs H D Peters home.

Walter Miller Louse Leibert King’s Daughters Elks Club Louise Leibert Hill The Tom Walpole Jane Boyd H.G Smock

Miss Dolan to Wed Gayland Hessel in April Shower

Miss Margaret Dolan will wed Gayland Hessel of Allison on April 22. A Monday evening bridal shower at 2057 Bever Avenue SE hosted by Misses Ida Lundy and Las sie De Lano included prizes won by Janice Corwin and Mrs. E. J. Stark and guests Mesdames H. C. Davis Aulden Griffin and Miss Violet Gaines.

Ida Lundy Lassie de Lano Bever Avenue SE Margaret Dolan Dolan Gayland Hesselroad Allison Bridge Janice Corwin E. J. Stark H. C. Davis Aulden Griffin Violet Gaines

Mary Jane Durant Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday Party

Mrs. M. B. Durant honored her daughter Mary Jane on her fifteenth birthday Tuesday with a party at home. Pink and yellow decorations framed a cake where refreshments were served. Games and gifts followed as Lenora Weaver Doris Brown Helen Groat Rhena Groat Audrey Beck Audrey Inman Louise Eikenberry Georgiana McLaughlin and Alberta Kessler attended.

Service Circle to Picnic at St Lukes Hospital

The Service Circle of the King's Daughters meets Thursday at 1 pm for a picnic luncheon at St Luke’s Hospital. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic supplies and be prepared to SCW.

of the King's Daughters St. Lukes Hospital

Big Springs P T A Plans April Meeting At School

The Big Springs P T A will hold a regular meeting on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Nile Rit tenburg and Charlotte Mainehart will present a program and pupils will sing. Officers will be elected. Newcomers in the district are invited.

Big Springs P . A Nile Rittenburg Charlotte Mainehart

Easter Parade Jacket Dress Trends This Season

Fashion notes for Easter parade outfits highlight jacket dresses in crepe and print fabrics. Trends include contrasting bodices and yokes, print lined revers, side out options, bolero jackets, and fitted suit-like jackets. Emphasis on versatility to wear with or without a coat.

Progressive Club Meeting At Mrs. Kohl’s Home

Progressive club members will meet at Mrs. Mary Kohl’s home at 1228 Tyler Court on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Members are asked to take a luncheon.

Progressive Club Mary Kohl Tyler Court

Wrights and Clarks Celebrate Cedar Rapids Nuptials

The Kumsoynus class of the Church of the Nazarene honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright Jr. at a Mount Vernon party. The celebration marked Mrs. Wright’s birthday and highlighted the couple soon to reside in Cedar Rapids after a Saturday wedding officiated by Rev. E. E. Russell.

Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Charles Wright, Jr Wright Helen Clark Cc. C. Clark E. E. Russell Charles Wright Cedar Rapids Clark Coberly John Stein

Malcolm Metcalf Hosts Dinner for Janet Thomas Birthday

Malcolm Metcalf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Metcalf of 617 First Avenue E, hosted a birthday dinner Tuesday at his home commemorating Janet Thomas. Attending were Misses Thomas, Jane Fuhrmeister, Dorothea Dolson, Betty Whipple, Betty Warner, and guests Culver Brooks, Robert Waples, Walter Kinch, and David Berry.

Malcolm Metcalf Cyrus Metcalf First Avenue E Ae Janet Thomas Misses Thomas Jane Fuhrmeister Dorothea Dolson Betty Whipple Betty Warner Culver Brooks Robert Waples Walter Kinch David Berry

Miss Margaret Meyn Takes New Post at Postville High

Miss Margaret Meyn daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry G Meyn of 1211 Sixth Street NW has accepted a position in the departments of speech English and Latin at Postville senior high school for next year. She has spent the past year as principal of Delmar high school and special dramatic coach and will assume her new duties in Postville next fall.

Margaret Meyn Henry G. Meyn Sixth Street Postville Meyn Delmar High School

Meeting of the Service guild at Presbyterian church

The monthly meeting was held Monday at Mrs. Clarence Kuhn home with Miss Ora Hayes and Mesdames Frank Larkin and Foster Maxson as associate hostesses. Devotionals were led by Miss Ora Hayes and the program by Mrs. H. D. Borts.

Sorosis Club Meeting in Mount Auburn

Mount Auburn hosts Sorosis club gathering Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Dorsey residence southeast of town. Mrs. Carl Lamb leads the lesson titled How Uncle Sam's Money Is Made and Distributed.

Mount Auburn Sorosis Club Charles Dorsey Uncle Sam Carl Lamb

Marengo Declammers Highlight Club Program

Marengo high school declaimers Garth Hite Franklin Eddy and John Buelow performed on a Commercial club program Tuesday night under Debate Coach J H Hill.

Marengo Garth Hite Franklin Eddy John Buelow Marengo High School J. H. Hill

City Laborers Demand Restored 1932 Wage Scale

Union representatives opened negotiations with the city council in a Wednesday session seeking to restore the 1932 wage scale for common city laborers. The current rate is 45 cents per hour, down from 50 cents prior to 1932, and the council agreed to consider the proposal but did not discuss it at the meeting.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Wi Coe Tri Delt Beethoven Mrs. Strowbehn Bishop Thompson Kengsley Day Mrs. Files Shackell Stamats Connell Zoric Dial Mayflower Frank Mrs. Cahill Grace Kuda Wesley Kay Mrs. Tucker Home Department of Woman’s Club Alpha XI Delta Alumnae CHI Omegas Louise Leibert Mary Jane Durant P. T. A. Meetings Big Springs Tra Newmans the Gazette Amos Parrish York Tamman Ntan Tate Helen Lux Waterloo Capes Mitvalsky Mfg Furriers
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