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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1933

Page

17

Mrs Ben Ogden Nominated To Lead Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Unopposed for president, Mrs Ben Ogden leads Cedar Rapids Woman's Club after an informal nomination ballot for 1933 34. Elections set two weeks hence at annual meeting with reports from officers departments and committees.

Ben Ogden Cedar Rapids Presder E. Mickel F S Sevarr Presiéie Clark Mra SB Dew Tees Cording We Petra’ Gates Nellie Subhrovste Mos Shuies Rue Mere Teurer Warr Bae S Thomson Wiss Newe Pottsmeister Bea Joj Ters Miss Sun Varon Warren Hasgur Shuesa Mos

Mrs Collins Visits Springfield Friends in Seattle

Mrs C M Collins of Springfield Til spends the week with Mr and Mrs Grant B Munger at 1921 First Avenue East and Mr and Mrs James L Munger at 321 Nineteenth Street SE, sister of Grant and James Munger.

C. M. Collins Springfield, Til Grant B Munger First Avenue E James L. Munger Nineteenth Street Grant Munger James Munger

Skinner Visit With Tapper Family In Southeast Joliet

Mr and Mrs James Skinner of Joliet Illinois are visiting here until Easter Sunday with Mrs Skinner's parents Mr and Mrs B Tapper at 348 Forest Drive SE. Mrs Skinner has been here for a week and Mr Skinner arrived Monday.

James Skinner Joliet, Il Skinner B Tapper Forest Drive Mr Skinner

Community reception held at Mrs Kurtz home

Mrs Howard Kurtz hosted a gathering at 2435 Clair Avenue SE in honor of Mrs Louis Swar. Attending were Mrs Clifford Lyon and Mrs Lawrence Haushins, with Mr B Waddineton and Miss Garnet Hedin among others.

Howard Kurtz Ptip Giatf Clifford Lyon Lawrence Haushins

Phi Rho Dinner Prompts Musical Program and Bridge

The Phi Rho sorority held a Monday dinner at Miss Marjorie Donniest Fifth Twelfth Street SF followed by a musical program by Vive Albee Spevacek and Miss Anna Tauechek. Bridge games continued with many attendees including Mysses Fane Dorchue Moldred Dusecie ke Abe ta Michel Svlsia Chada and Ruth Guirres among others.

Phi Rho Soriety Marjorie

Local Engagement Notifies Cedar Rapids Guests

The event honored guests Mrs. Holarix and Mr. Neurk with attendance by Mr and Mrs Frank Kowarts at 2600 Mount Vernon Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. The couple announced residence and hosted friends at their apartment, following a Cedar Rapids company event.

Bane A. Ihe Stes Ara Neurk Maire Madmer Lynn Spousser Cedar Rapees Holarix Reobere Helene Mount Vernemasenue Rholarik Frank Kowarts Fourteenth Street Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Avenue

Mrs Renstrom Hosts Party for Ellen Renstrom Zearing Nuptials

Mrs C G Renstrom entertained guests at 1633 C Avenue NW on Saturday night in honor of her daughter Ellen whose marriage to G Zearing is set for May 11. Cards provided entertainment and gifts were given to the bride to be. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Englund and daughter Janette, Mr and Mrs Irving Schnapper and son Herbert, Mr and Mrs C Baughman, Clayton Baughman, Dorothy Mayfield, Miss Renstrom, Mr Zearing, and Mr and Mrs Renstrom.

C G Renstrom C Avenue NW Ellen

Stag bridge party hosted by Millhisers draws guests from multiple cities

Harold and Ralph Millhiser hosted a stag bridge party at 727 Eighth Avenue SW on Saturday evening. Guests included Bob Finlayson of Red Oak, Leslie Howorth and James Turnbull of Waterloo, Gordon Turner of Des Moines, Harold Mulenhoff of Andrew, and Sam Stochel and Charles Peebler of Cedar Rapids.

Harold and Ralph Millhiser Eighth Avenue Bob Finlayson Red Oak Leslie Howorth James Turnbull Waterloo Gordon Turner Des Moines Harold Mulenhoff Andrew Sam Stochel Charles Peebler Cedar Rapids

Circle of King's Daughters Meet Thursday at 2 PM

I H N circle of King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 2 p m with Miss Grace Drew of 1304 Third Avenue SE.

I. H.N. Circle of King's Daughters Grace Drew Third Avenue SE

Three Link Circle and Associated Lodges Schedule Meetings

The Three Link Circle meets Thursday at 2329 Hillcrest Dr SE hosted by Mrs Paul Smith. Freya Lodge No 516 V O A holds a regular Wednesday evening session at K P Hall with entertainment and refreshments after. Star Lodge D of HL and Macen ers Wi announce Wednesday 8 pm gatherings at Moose Hall with ANGLE noted. Mrs Viole Conrad assists as hostess.

Paul Smith Hillcrest Drive Dorothy Crow Freya Lodge No K. P Hall

Louise Bax Cheef Weds at Stnelarr Memorial Church

Miss Louise Bax Cheef and Mr. Womacka Baxter were married at the parsonage of Stnelarr Memorial church on Saturday May 7 with Rev August Cramer officiating. The couple was attended by Miss Kate Bishop and Louis Womacka as members of the Christian Endeavor society of Sinclair church looked on.

Toe Miarmase Louise Bax- Cheef Wi- Tax Baxter Fourteenth Avenue Oto Weiuaa Womacka Ceca’ Rasids

Florence Chapin talks at YWCA chapter meeting drama talk

Chapter DK of P E O heard Miss Florence Chapin speak on Whither Bound in the Drama at the YWCA meeting Monday evening. A one act play by unemployed girls directed by Miss Margaret Meyn followed. Guests included Mrs R E Meek and Miss Anna Laura Palmer with hostesses Misses Frances Munn Mary Laurance Agnes Chaney and Jess Chaney.

P E. O Florence Chapin Margaret Meyn R. E. Meek Anna Laura Palmer Frances Munn Mary Laurance Agnes Jess Chaney

Seth Parker Club Meets at Vernon Dale Home

The Dairy Dale Seth Parker club gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gough in Vernon Dale. Members sang hymns and read a chapter from Life of Philips Lord. Mrs. Charles Greek read a letter from Philips Lord about club activities across the United States and Canada.

Dairy Dale Seth Parker Earl Gough Vernondale Phillips Lord Charles Greek Philips Lord United States Canada

Birthday Party for Betty Trimble Honors Nine Guests

Mrs Ghail Trimble hosted Bettys sixth birthday at 432 Avenue NW with nine young guests including Nida Ellison Carol Ellison Virginia Lee Usher Janette Hendricks Shirley Hopker Hazel Swore Lodine Andrews Joyce Malek and Esther Oucken The hostess and guest Esther were assisted by Mrs E D Oucken in the afternoon games

Ghail Trimble Avenue NW Betty Nida Carol Ellison Virginia Lee Usher Janette Hendricks Shirley Hopker Hazel Swore Lodine Andrews Joyce Malek E. D Oucken Esther

Mrs R T Cole Returns From Sioux City Visit

Mrs R T Cole of 1628 Fourth Avenue SE returned Monday after a three week visit to Sioux City with her daughter Miss Gladys Cole. Miss Cole is teaching at the Santee Normal Training School in Santee Nebraska.

R. T Cole Fourth Avenue SE Sioux City Gladys Cole Santee, Neb Miss Cole Santee Normal Training School

Mrs Walker Hosts King's Daughters Lunch at Home

Mrs Lester W Walker of 852 Second Avenue SE will host the Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters on Wednesday at 1 PM. She will be assisted by Miss Elizabeth Bender.

Lester W. Walker Second Avenue SE Silver Cross Circle of King’s Daughters Walker Elizabeth Bender

Church Organizations Gather for Meetings This Week

Winners class of Second Christian church meets Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the Charles Campbell home 335 Eleventh Street St. Margaret's circle of Immaculate Conception church hosts Wednesday at 2 pm in school parlors hosted by Mrs Roy Wright Saint Mary's Court No 726 W C O F holds its meeting and installation of officers Tuesday at 8 pm in Immaculate Conception School parlors Division No 4 of Trinity Methodist church meets Thursday at 230 pm at the home of Mrs Sylvia Hollenbeck 716 Eighth Street NW assistant hostess Mrs W E Goreham Loyal Ladies class of First Reformed church meets Thursday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs C G Davis 1707 Maple Drive NW Ladies Industrial Society of Sinclair Memorial church meets Wednesday in the church basement with annual report given by Mrs Ralph Watterson and Mrs Charles J Chyle to entertain Industrial Circle of Second Evangelical church meets with Mrs B B Holland 924 Nineteenth Avenue SW for a picnic lunch at noon and regular business meeting

Second Christian Church Charles Campbell Eleventh Street St. Margaret's Circle Saint Mary's Court W C O. F Immaculate Conception Trinity Methodist Church Sylvia Hollenbeck Eighth Street W E Goreham First Reformed Church C G Davis Maple Drive Ladies Industrial Society of Sinclair Memorial Church Ralph Watterson Charles J. Chyle Second Evangelical Church B B. Holland Nineteenth Avenue

Local Gold Buyers Offer Higher Cash for Scrap

We pay top cash for old gold compared to out of town buyers who pay about half. Get full value for your jewelry and unwanted pieces from a trusted local source.

Dainty Graduation Frock Pattern 2587 For Girls

A sewing pattern announces Pattern 2587 for a youthful frock with puffed sleeves a perky collar and ribbon bow. Sizes 8 through 18 require yardage and the pattern includes complete sewing instructions and a Spring Fashion Book offer. Catalog and pattern together cost 25 cents with pattern alone 15 cents. Gazette Pattern Department New York City.

Address Gazette Pattern Department Seventeenth Street New York City

Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Dinner Theater Outing

Thirty two members of the Cedar Rapids Dental auxiliary enjoyed a dinner party at the Hotel Montrose Monday evening. The group then attended a theater show at the Paramount following dinner.

Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Montrose Paramount

Marriage date correction for Gertrude Rieke and Ronald Rawson

The approaching marriage date for Miss Gertrude Rieke and Ronald Rawson is changed to May 13 rather than April 13 as previously announced on Monday.

Gertrude Rieke Ronald Rawson

Pheasant crashes through window at Wagner Motor office

At 9 50 a m a pheasant smashed through a large plate glass window of the storeroom near the Unzeitig Motor site beside the Wagner building. The dead bird lay eight feet inside the room after creating a fourteen inch hole and scattering glass up to fifty feet. Frank Unzeitig and O J Jirsa witnessed the crash.

Wagner Motor Company Third Avenue SE Unzeitig Motor Company Wagner's Unzeitig Frank Unzeitig Milroy Unzeitig Motor Company O. J. Jirsa Auto Brake Service Eighth Street Wagner

Retired Rock Island Lamp Tender John Comreid

John Comreid a veteran lamp tender for the Rock Island railroad yards at Cedar Rapids has retired on a pension effective April 1 per the local office. Born in Wisconsin he moved to Cedar Rapids over sixty years ago and began tending switch ramps in 1911.

John Comreid Rock Island Tenth Avenue SE Comreid Wisconsin Cedar Rapids

Marbles Tournament Postponed Until Grounds Dry

The playground commission postponed the marbles tournament until Washington school grounds dry. Preliminary rounds began Saturday with further first round matches set for Monday. Finals will follow once play resumes, with the local champion and runner-up facing the Iowa City champion and runner-up in an intercity match.

Playground Commission Washington Iowa City

Beer Wins Test In Nebraska Assembly

The Nebraska House approved a bill to legalize 3.2 percent beer by a 46 to 41 vote and set the measure as a special order of business for 10 a.m. Thursday. The vote marks a key early win for supporters in Lincoln.

Nebraska Lincoln Neb Friends of Beer House of Representatives

Mother McMorran Celebrates Birthday at St Luke's Nursing Home

Mrs. Julia McMorran known as Mother McMorran among St Luke's nurses marks her birthday. Night matron for 37 years at the St Luke's Nurses' Home, she has guided generations of graduates and influenced many through her steady kindness and hospital loyalty. Her daughter Mrs. F J Kimes hosts a small afternoon gathering with former colleagues.

Julia McMorran St. Luke's St. Luke's Nurses Mother McMoran F J Kimes Twelfth Avenue

Mrs Gillis Hosts P. E. O Chapter Event at Home

Mrs Lee R. Gillis of 543 Forest Drive SE entertained chapter GM of the P. E. O. at her home on Monday with assistant hostess Mrs. Theodore Hawkinson. Mrs. Suchomel gave an interesting review of Arabia Felix by Thomas. Guest included Mrs. James Skinner, formerly of chapter GM, now with chapter BA Joliet IL.

Lee R. Gillis Forest Drive Theodore Hawkinson T. F. Suchomel Thomas James Skinner Joliet, IL

Mothers club meeting of Beta Phi Alpha sorority

The Mothers club of Beta Phi Alpha sorority will meet with Mrs. M OD Porter at 1924 B avenue NE on Wednesday at 230 p.m. Mrs. C E Stryker will assist as hostess.

Mothers Club Beta Phi Alpha Sorority M OD. Porter B Avenue NE C E. Stryker

Mrs Shebek and daughter return from Toledo visit

Mrs M M Shebek and her daughter Marlys Jean of 806 Fourth Street SW have returned after a month in Toledo Ohio visiting her brothers George and Edward Stirsky.

M. M. Shebek Marlys Jean Fourth Street Toledo Ohio George Edward Stirsky

Dear Miss Manners and Gentlemen in Old Letters

A reader's letters discuss social behavior and etiquette with Mrs G a problematic spouse, a man’s authority, and a college anecdote about coal engines and civil engineering. The second note asks which suitor to choose between A and B, concluding one must be dropped.

Miss Manners

Luther College student earns zoology scholarship at NYU

Decorah and Mason City native Theron Ochlang, a Luther College student, wins a zoology scholarship at New York University worth $1,000. The grant supports his studies and reflects recognition from a major university.

Decorah—Theron Ochlang Mason City Luther College New York University

Nancy Page Quilt Pattern Opens Box Design Details

Nancy Page guides quilters through the Open Box pattern, comparing it to the pinwheel and outlining cut sizes, fabric choices, thread, and seam techniques. Readers are instructed on layout options, stripe considerations, and how to obtain the pattern by sending postage and three cents for back patterns.

Martha Nancy Nancy Page

Appropriations Bill Heads For Conference

Des Moines Iowa AP The biennial appropriations bill moved toward conference after the house refused 84 to 2 to accept the senate figures The house substituted its own figures and sent the measure back to the senate The senate approves higher annual totals by 780000 over the house figures.

Des Moines House Senate

Lux Toilet Soap Admired By Hollywood Stars

An advertising piece extols Lux Toilet Soap as the preferred beauty bath for film stars. It claims 686 of 694 Hollywood ace tresses use the fragrant white soap and notes its official status in large studios. It promises luxurious lather and fragrant skin perfuming for an alluring look.

Hollywood Lux

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Woman’s Club Mary Wortishes E. Jackson Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs Iowa F C Kellogg Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Linn County Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Munger Skinners Mrs. Swab PHI Rwo Socity I. HW. N. Circle Clubs Freya Lodge Star of Maine Sear of Maine Rebekah Lodge Star Lodge Moose Hall Maceners Lacena Anderson Conrad Estess Cedar ‘Rapids, Iowa Tobias Francine Oxford Oxford Owen Se Wiss Svaters Rantbhr-Somacka Seth Parker Club Trinity Division Loyal Ladies Sinclair Industrial Industrial Circle Sam Lee Jeweler 1St Ave. FE Jowa Anne Adams R. I. Lamp Tender McMorran Mrs. Gillis Beta Phi Mothers Club Mrs. G Mary Manners Susan Minnesota Florence la Ganke Ac Wa John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave. SE Hollyood The
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