Music Department Plans Program At Woman's Club
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club held a Monday meeting at the Montrose Hotel with 103 members. The program featured chamber opera La Serva Padrona and numbers by the club chorus, led by Esther M. Hronik and conducted by Helen Kacena Stark, with Lucy Bushnell Ambroz piano accompaniment. The group endorsed sending a letter of appreciation to Verne Marshall of The Cedar Rapids Gazette for promoting good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
S. R. Hawkins
la Serva Padrona
Pergolesi
Frances Norton
Malcolm Metcalf
John Pavlis
Lucy Bushnell Ambroz
Helen Kacena Stark
Lulu Engleman Welty
Mrs Frick Returns from Excelsior Springs
Mrs W H Frick of 805 Third Avenue Southeast returned Tuesday morning from The Elms at Excelsior Springs Missouri where she spent the last three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Frick
Third Avenue SE
Excelsior Springs
Marilyn Siebke Celebrates 14th Birthday at Country Club
Marilyn Siebke daughter of Mr and Mrs G J Siebke 2025 Blake boulevard SE entertained at a luncheon and carnival party Tuesday noon at the Country club in celebration of her fourteenth birthday. Her guests were Margaret Barn grover Kathryn Wandel Jane Hall Katheryn Greene Virginia Hendrickson Virginia Hillock Jeanne Cash Alicia Franey Lor raine Barron Joan Kelly Kath leen McGladrey and Shirley Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Siebke
G. J. Siebke
Blake Boulevard
Country Club
Margaret Barngrover
Kathryn Wandel
Jane Hall
Katheryn Greene
Virginia Hendrickson
Virginia Hillock
Jeanne Cash
Alicia Franey
Lorraine Barron
Joan Kelly
Kathleen McGladrey
Shirley Kelley
Henry Parsons Wins City Duplicate Bridge Series
Henry Parsons captured first prize in the seven game city duplicate contract bridge series. The finale was held Monday at the Roosevelt hotel with Mrs Beattie sponsoring. E J Carey and C W Irwin earned second and third places. Monday winners were Mrs Oliver Longueville and Mrs R S Hardendorf and Mr and Mrs Thomas Crabbe. The next match is April 20 at the Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Parsons
Roosevelt Hotel
Beattie
E. J. Carey
C. W. Irwin
Oliver Longueville
R. S. Hardendorf
Thomas Crabbe
Roosevelt
Daffodil Expert Mrs Foote Arrives for City Visit
Florence Edna Foote, renowned daffodil authority from Grand Rapids Michigan, is due Tuesday evening as a house guest of Mr and Mrs James E Hamilton. She will speak publicly at 11 am Wednesday at the Roosevelt hotel and will judge a flower show in Virginia on April 15. The Cedar Rapids Garden club sponsors her visit and holds a 10 am business session at the Roosevelt Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Edna Foote
Grand Rapids
Mich
Roosevelt Hotel
James E. Hamilton
Linden Drive
Foote
California
Cedar Rapids
Virginia
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
Mrs Armstrong and Daughters Plan Visit to Flandreau
Mrs Robert Armstrong of Pleasant Hill and her daughters Mary Helen and Esther will depart Tuesday evening for Flandreau South Dakota to visit Mrs Armstrongs parents Dr and Mrs C D Youel until the first of the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Armstrong
Pleasant Hill
Mary Helen
Esther
Flandreau, Sr
Mrs Seely Returns From Chicago and Meadville Visit
Mrs M F Seely of 1903 Second Avenue SE has returned home after an extended stay in Chicago and Meadville Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Seely
Second Avenue SE
Chicago
Meadville
Mrs Kuchera Family Visits Albert Lea kin this weekend
Mrs Louis Kuchera of Albert Lea Minnesota visits her mother Mrs Agnes Hromek at 1519 Fourth Avenue SE with her sons Bobby and Billy. Dr Kuchsi will arrive for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kuchera
Albert Lea, Minn
Bobby
Billy
Delta Delphian Meeting Led by Mrs. Otis at Y W C A
Mrs George Otis will lead a Delta Delphian gathering Thursday morning at the Y W C A. The event aims to discuss club plans and community activities with members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Otis
Delta Delphian
Y. W. CA
Haun Hosts G A R Members and Guests in Montrose
S S Haun of Mount Vernon, commander of T Z Cookpost No 235 G A R, hosted nine G A R members and thirty guests from Daughters of Union Veterans and Ladies of the G A R at a Corn Room luncheon in the Montrose hotel. The event marked the G A R anniversary with readings on member histories, war relics, and a Confederate flag on display. Haun served in the Fifty seventh Pennsylvania Infantry from 1861 to 1865 and was a prisoner of war at Bell Island and Andersonville from 1864 to 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Haun
Mount Vernon
T. Z. Cookpost No
Grand Army of the Republic
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Montrose Hotel
Decatur
Ill
W. W. Weatherwax
Clarence
Stella Klemme
Zoe Varney
Nora Hollom
Lee
Grant
William Shields
Confederate Flag. Mr. Haun
Fifty-seventh
Pensylvania Infantry
Bell Island
Andersonville
Mrs Mayree Krall Returns From Phoenix Visit
Miss Mayree Krall of 1128 Tenth street SE returned Monday from Phoenix Arizona where she had been visiting her sister Mrs Frank Donahue formerly of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayree Krall
Tenth Street
Phoenix
Ariz
Frank Donahue
Cedar Rapids
Miss Muriel MacIntosh Leads Camp Fire Meeting Notes
Miss Muriel MacIntosh former president of the Camp Fire Guardians association spoke on geology and led a round table on nature activities during a Monday Montrose hotel meeting. Twenty five members attended with Miss Ardyce Woodside presiding at the business session as plans for a camporee and a benefit bridge were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel MacIntosh
Camp Fire Guardians’ Association
Montrose Hotel
Ardyce Woodside
Eleanor Ferris Honored At Breakfast Shower
Marie Minor hosted a breakfast shower Sunday at 1627 Second Avenue SE for Eleanor Ferris who is to wed Sigfred Anderson on April 26. Guests included Mary Stanek Pauline Williams Iane Wooldridge Pearl Quaas Jean Clemens Mary Gail Forman Leona M. Borsch el Leona Wells Margaret Lehmkuhl Glennys McHardy Mary Stevenson Jasiel Andrews Georgia Holmes Caroline Ferris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Minor
Eleanor Ferris
Second Avenue SE
Miss Ferris
Sigfred Anderson
Mary Stanek
Pauline Willams
Iane Wooldridge
Pearl Quaas
Jean Clemens
Mary Gail Forman
Leona M. Borschel
Althea Daleske
Mildred Whitney
W. E. Peterson
Leota Wells
Margaret Lehmkuhl
Glennys McHardy
Mary Stevenson
Jasiel Andrews
Georgia Holmes
Caroline Ferris
Stella Johnson
C. E. Andersen
Billie Sturtz
Marielaine Ferris
C. E. Ferris
Grace Walpole Circle Plans Rummage Sale For April Seventeen
Grace Walpole circle of the King's Daughters met with Mrs. Harold Skinner at 1955 Eighth avenue SE. Members voted to donate $2 for a name plate at the Fort Madison home. Mrs. G. H. Cornwell reported blankets bought for the Sunshine Mission day nursery. The group sewed layettes for the Mission. Plans were made for a rummage sale set for April 17.
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Grace Walpole
The
King’s Daughters
Harold Skinner
Eighth Avenue SE
Fort Madison
G. H. Cornwell
Sunshine Mission
Sigma Beta Sigma Phi meeting set for Wednesday night
The Sigma chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi business girls' sorority will meet Wednesday at 7 45 p m at the usual chapter house to discuss activities and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Business Girls’ Sorority
Montrose Hotel
Maize Guests Entertained From Several Cities
Mr and Mrs R L Maize hosted over the weekend at 1915 Higley Avenue SE guests from Walcott Chicago and Waterloo including Mr and Mrs A Kanack Mr and Mrs Phil Deitz Mr and Mrs C Lovig Mr and Mrs L Lovig and Mr and Mrs E N Hummiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Maize
Higley Avenue
A. Kanack
Phil Deitz
Walcott
C. Lovig
L. Lovig
Chicago
E. N. Hummiston
Waterloo
Mrs Vokolek Honors Daughter Lenora Vokolek Tisl in Rock Island
Mrs Lydia Vokolek hosted a dinner Sunday for her daughter Lenora Vokolek who married March 31 in Rock Island Illinois as Lenora Vokolek Tisl. Judge C L Ritchey officiated with guests including Helen Riley Frank Tisl and many Vokolek and Tisl family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Vokolek
Emil Tisl
Rock Island
Lenora Vokolek
C. L. Ritchey
Helen Riley
Frank Tisl
Anna Tisl
Mary Klimesh
Leo Tisl
David Leo
Paul Petrick
Paul
Robert
Joseph F. Hronik
Lenora
Velma
Alma Vokolek
Emil Proskovec
Anna Proskovec
Leonard Vokolek
Therese Sonka
Mary Louise Vokolek
A G D Alumnae Plan International Day Observance
Alpha Gamma Delta sorority alumnae met at Mrs Harold M Templeman home 1745 Bever Ave SE planning the local celebration of international day April 18 in Cedar Rapids. Thirty members attended with Mrs Lester De Yarman presiding and hostesses named.
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Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Harold M. Templeman
Bever Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Lester de Yarman
Lynn G. Swaney
A. H. Boileau
Robert P. Ure
Wilma Coon
Mary Hughes
Gladys Stary
Margaret Markert Pledged to Omicron Nu Society
Miss Margaret Markert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a student at Iowa State College in Ames, was pledged to Omicron Nu the national honor society of home economics. Members are chosen from top scholarship, character, and leadership in the junior and senior classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Markert
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State College
Ames
Omicron Nu
Home Economics
Y W C A Business Girls League Review of Wanderer's Circle
Mrs Winter reviewed Wanderer's Circle by Cornelia Stratton Parker at the Y W C A business girls league meeting. She discussed Parker life and works and illustrated the author traits with excerpts. Frances McFall introduced Mrs Winter as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Winter
Wanderer’s Circle
Cornelia Stratton Parker
Business Girls’ League of the
Jane Boyd Service Club Holds Social and Business Meeting
The Jane Boyd Community House Service Club met Monday with fifteen members and fourteen children. Zelma Miller presided as president. Dollie Lovell and Elizabeth Linville reported. Members scheduled an apron dance and card party for April 15 at Moose hall and a rummage sale April 17 at the Community House. The Marionette club performed a play and Lester Linville wrote a club prophecy.
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Service Club
Jane Boyd Community House
Zelma Miller
Dollie Lovell
Elizabeth Linville
Moose Hall
Dolores Erickson
Marvel Foster
Lester Linville
Mrs Nosek Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs V J Nosek of 2021 Hamilton Street SW was celebrated at a surprise party Monday evening on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Sova, Mr and Mrs Fred Blazek, Mr and Mrs R Konigsmark, Mr and Mrs Paul Patrick, and Mr and Mrs Vaclav Kobylak. Miss Libbie Nosek organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Nosek
Hamilton Street
James Sova
Fred Blazek
R. Konigsmark
Paul Patrick
Vaclav Kobylak
Libbie Nosek
Mrs Oliver Longueville Skips Bridge Game This Week
Due to Holy week activities, Mrs Oliver Longueville will not sponsor her regular duplicate contract bridge game on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Longueville
Vinton Marriage Unites Dorothy Jackson and Leland Knock
Miss Dorothy Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Jackson of Vinton wed Leland Knock son of Mr and Mrs Otto Knock of Vinton in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home Reverend Theodore Shlep stuck performed the rites Attendants were Eileen Gluza Cedar Rapids and Harold Knock brother of the groom Numerous local relatives from Vinton Cedar Rapids Palo Mount Auburn and Toddville attended the ceremony with family members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jackson
P. M. Jackson
Vinton
Leland Knock
Otto Knock
Theodore Shlepstuck
Eileen Gluza
Cedar Rapids
Harold Knock
Fred Jackson
William Jackson
E. Brehn
Palo
Earl Bridge
Mount Auburn
N. O.wilson
Toddville
Surprise Birthday Party For George Usher
Mrs. Anna Dvorak hosted a surprise party Sunday at George Usher's home on Zika avenue NW honoring his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pickering, Mr. and Mrs. John Ledvina, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ledvina, Arlene Helbig, Arnie Dvorak of Albert, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ledvina with their children Jean Edward Jr Eldon Verne and Donald Dvorak of Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dvorak
George Usher
Zika Avenue NW
Paul Pickering
John Ledvina
Charles Ledvina
Arlene Helbig
Arnie Dvorak
Alburnett
Edward Ledvina
Jean and
Edward, Jr
Eldon, Verne
Donald Dvorak
Cedar Rapids
Etiquette Simplified For Everyday Social Life
A guide endorses simple natural manners over ostentatious display. It advises Corinne’s worldliness is risky, Molly should be herself, and a small, pleasant gathering with fresh linen, home made cake, flowers, and friendly conduct wins over grand pretenses. The Home Institute offers a 40 page booklet Etiquette For Every Day with table manners and introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne
Molly
Home Institute
Tenth Birthday Party for Barbara Ruth Frederick
Mrs. L G Frederick hosted a tenth birthday party for her daughter Barbara Ruth at 2312 Avenue NE. Easter color decorations featured orchid and yellow with numerous young guests from Belle Plaine and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Frederick
Avenue NE
Barbara Ruth
Barbara Huff
Dawn Hanson
Mary Lou Jones
Bethyl Brondel
Alice Ruth Nelson
Phyllis
Patsy Schnoebelen
Jacqueline
Catherine Lee Edmonds
Kathleen Moore
Patricia Carberry
Eileen Maton
Betty Lou Frederick
Norma Ann Fick
Belle Plaine
I H N Circle Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The I H N Circle of the King's Daughters has postponed its Thursday meeting indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters
Beta Phi Alpha Mothers Club Meeting Postponed
The Beta Phi Alpha sorority mothers unit announces a postponement of its Wednesday meeting to April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Phi Alpha Sorority
Mothers’ Club
Alpha Xi Delta Alum Picnic Meeting At Chapter Rooms
Sorority alumnae gathered for a Monday evening picnic supper at the chapter rooms. Hostesses were Miss Joyce McLean Miss Albert Thompson and Mrs Wallace G Boyson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Joyce McLean
Albert Thompson
Wallace G. Boyson
Etiquette For Every Day Name Print Request
A reader asks to print a name and address plainly, requesting the city and state spelled out clearly. The note specifies no extra details beyond the plain presentation of the identifying information.
Local Names Appear At Manchester Event
James Benda Schildmiller and Lester Traehta are listed with Juanita Blessing, Frank Simon, and the Crawfords Mr and Mrs Ted Crawford and Mr and Mrs Howard Cor mandy of Manchester. Laura Mae Brown and Marcella Brown also appear in the roster.
Honors Dreva Hawks at Tea Room Celebration
Miss Sadie Vlach hosted a Monday tea at Mrs. Koffron's for Dreva Hawks planned marriage to B. W. Griffith of Ames. Red roses decorated the table as guests, including Marguerite Herr, Edward King, Alice Jones, Albena Ford, Tom Caldwell, Mary Alice Forsythe, Nellie Israel, Ralph Sherman and Violet Snyder, presented gifts to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Vlach
Beacon Junior circle meeting Friday after school
Beacon Junior circle of the King's Daughters will meet Friday after school with Patricia Rice at 827 Third Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Junior Circle of the King’s Daughters
Patricia Rice
Third Avenue SE
Niwaya Camp Fire Hosts Costume Party and Picnic
The Niwaya Camp Fire group of St. Pauls Methodist church held a costume party and picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niwaya
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Miss Juanita Winslow to Wed Frank L Seeks in Easter Ceremony
Miss Ida Seeks and Mrs. James Donald Seeks hosted a kitchen shower Friday for Miss Juanita Winslow. The event honored her upcoming marriage to Frank L. Seeks of Newton, set for Easter Sunday. Guests included Marion and Cedar Rapids residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Seeks
James Donald Seeks
Juanita Winslow
Frank L. Seeks
Newton
Miss Winslow
Mary Cromwell
Dubuque
John Winslow
J. M. Seeks
Ed Bills
Ida Patschke
Howard Seeks
May Klopp
Lloyd Klopp
Donald Patschke
Elton Remington
Marion
Friday Meeting Attendance List
Those present were Kath leen Hanson Carol Jean Curran Diane Waples Janice Bailey Marcella Yeager Phyllis Shepard Lois Long Naomi Anderson Velene Vonn Mary Ellen Stickles Marilyn Williams Phyllis Kobe Mrs. E W Wickham garun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Hanson
Carol Jean Curran
Diane Waples
Janice Bailey
Marcella Yeager
Phyllis Shepard
Lois Long
Naomi Anderson
Verlen Vonn
Mary Ellen Stickles
Marilyn Williams
Phyllis Kobe
E. W. Wickham
Guarn
Crusaders circle to meet for Thursday luncheon at St Luke's
The Crusaders circle of the King's Daughters will meet for luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. at St. Luke's hospital. The afternoon will be spent in sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusaders Circle of the King’s Daughters
St. Luke’s Hospital
Miss Jean Wallace As Guest Of Stenehoeks In Anamosa
Miss Jean Wallace of 1625 Avenue NE visits this week as guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John Stenehoek in Anamosa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Wallace
1625 Avenue NE
John Stenehoek
Anamosa
Calvary Baptist Revival draws large Monday crowd
A large Monday evening turnout filled Calvary Baptist for a pre Easter revival led by Cyrus Metcalf who sung He Saved Even Me. Mrs Dorothy Miller directed the choir which offered Wonderful Savior while Rev Richard W Clearwaters preached on Jesus last Monday on earth The Cleansing of the Temple and the Cursing of the Fig Tree Miss Everetta Whetstine was pianist The pastor announced a talk on Jesus final days and parables and prophecies with the Scribes and Pharisees for Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist
Cyrus Metcalf
Dorothy Miller
Richard W. Clearwaters
Jesus
Everetta Whetstine
Revival services led by Dorothy Miller in weeklong meetings
Directed by Mrs. Dorothy Miller the revival will feature family singing and solos. Nelson Miner will sing Salva tion is of the Lord as Cy rus Metcalf leads congregational singing with Miss Everet ta Whetstine at the piano. Church visitors meet at the parsonage daily at 2 30 pm and meetings run 7 30 pm through the week except Saturday with no midweek offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Miller
Calvary
Nelson Miner
Cyrus Metcalf
Everetta Whetstine
WANTS CAR NOT HUSBANDS IN DIVORCE FILES
Mrs. Mabel Reese of Tulsa files two divorce suits against her former husbands Rory Reese and Horace Waltrip. She says Reese deserted her in 1934 after a 1928 marriage and Waltrip also deserted her and took her automobile. She seeks a divorce from both men and asks to recover her car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Mabel Reese
Rory Reese
Reese
Horace Waltrip
Waltrip
Say Goodbye To Corns With Blue Jay Method
Announcing a double action corn remover that safely eliminates the entire corn including the root. The compact Blue Jay product loosens and draws out the corn for good with wet proof adhesive, selling for 25c per box at all druggists, or 4c for a trial end.
Double Birthday Party Honors Ted Crawford and Joe Brown
Ted Crawford and Joe Brown were honored at a Saturday evening birthday party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jesse Fauchier Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson Mr and Mrs Carl Spicher Mr and Mrs Robert Hunt Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson Mr and Mrs Adolph Procok Mr and Mrs Wendl Vizal Gordon Sanbourne Helen Havlik Gladyce Havlik Lamir Sejba John Simon Frank Hlavacek William Knowles and Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Crawford
Joe Brown
Jesse Fauchier
Oscar Peterson
Carl Spicher
Robert Hunt
Robert Anderson
Adolph Procok
Wendl Vizal
Gordon Sanbourne
Helen Havlik
Gladyce Havlik
Lamir Sejba
John Simon
Frank Hlavacek
William Knowles
Helen
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Woman’s Club
Mrs. Frick
Jim
Mrs. Foote
City
Mrs. Seely
Mrs. Hromek
Helen Grefig
Richard Hudnut
Prp Avenue
New York
Killian’s
S.S. Haun
Miss Krall
Camp Fire Guardians
Grace Walpole Circle
Mrs. Vokolek
Coats
Chas. Greenberg
Second Street
Iowa
A. G. D. Alumnae Plan International Day
Omicron
Y. W. Business Girls’ League
Jane Boyd Service Club
Mrs. Nosek
Longueville Bridge
Jackson
I. H. N. Circle
Beta Phi
Alpha XI Alumnae
Gazette Home Institute
W. 19Th St
New York, N. Y
Dreva Hawks
Beacon Junior Circle
Niwaya Camp
Crusaders
Miss Wallace
Calvary Baptist Revival
Jay
Atan Alka
Bauer & Black Scientific
Sr, Mi
DIAL
Zoric
Fust
Laundry & Zoric Cleaners
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