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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1936

Page

6

National Secretary Marian Handy to Visit Iowa Sorority Groups

Miss Marian Handy national field secretary of Kappa Kappa Gamma will arrive at week end to meet the Cedar Rapids and Ames alumnae associations and Beta Zeta chapter at the University of Iowa. A luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club will honor her Saturday noon with Ames and University of Iowa members also planning events including a dinner and a tea to recognize her visit.

Marian Handy Columbus Kappa Kappa Gamma_ sorority Beta Zeta University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Miss Handy Country Club Robert P Bell Horace G Hedges Harold Trewin Ames Hardy

Winslow Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Mrs. Edward F Winslow and Miss Mary Winslow went to Fairbault Minnesota to visit Miss Anne Winslow a student at St Marys hall They then Mary Winslow a University of Iowa student returned to school early Tuesday morning

Edward F. Winslow Linden Drive Mary Winslow Anne Winslow St Mary's Hall Faribault Minn University of Iowa

Mrs Battin and Soboda Family Head to Chicago

Mrs Franklin Battin of Cottage Grove avenue SE and Mrs Edward M Soboda Jr of 2020 Park avenue SE travel with Mrs Battin’s guest Mrs William McHenry of Dennison. They left Tuesday morning by motor for Chicago where they will spend several days.

Franklin Battin Cottage Grove Avenue Edward M. Soboda, Jr Park Avenue SE

Christensen Return Visit to Epler Family Home

Mrs. Loue Christensen of Sioux City and her son are visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs. R. R. Epler at 1930 Linden Drive SE. They accompanied the Eplers here after visiting in Sioux City.

Loue Christensen Sioux City

Mrs L R Gerhardt Hosts Modern Reading Club Luncheon

Mrs L R Gerhardt of 2721 First Avenue East will entertain the Modern Reading club at a Wednesday luncheon at 1 p.m. Mrs James E Patterson assists the hostess and Mrs Karl Blaise reviews Bette With Father by Clarence Ay.

L. R. Gerhardt First Avenue E Modern Reading Club James E Patterson Karl Blaise Bette Clarence Ay

Mrs Ramsey Returns From Chicago Visit With Relatives

Mrs J H Ramsey of 1733 Second Avenue SE has returned from Chicago where she visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lester Burmeister of La Grange. Mr Ramsey accompanied her and returned several days earlier.

J. H Ramsey Second Avenue SE Chicago Lester Burmeister la Grange Ramsey Mrs Ramsey

Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Dinner Meeting At Koffirons Tea Room

The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a dinner meeting Monday at Koffirons tea room. Mrs George Newland was a special guest and out of town guest Miss Ruth Batling of Vinton attended. Miss Bernice Noan won first prize at Monopoly after dinner. Twenty five members and guests attended.

Mrs Mott Re-Elected Leader Of Cedar Rapids Club History Dept

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club history and literature department re elected Mrs Arthur Mott as chairman at a Monday luncheon in the club house with 43 members present Easter flowers decorated the house Miss De Castello reviewed titles by Curnus Cole Alarn Sandoz and Margaret Ayer Barnes Frank Nissen read selections from Paul Engles Break the Heart Anger Hostesses included Mrs Smith Mrs Mc Bort and Mrs De Witt Miss Snouffer assisted Mrs Mott in presiding at the business session

Arthur Mott Cedar Rapids Margaret Ayer Barnes Frank Nissen Paul Engle Smith MC Bort H C de Witt Matilda Snouffer Xfott

Berry returns from California winter visit

Mrs. S. M. Berry has returned from Los Angeles where she spent the winter. Before making permanent home there she will be a guest of Mrs. John K. Jones at 211 Fifteenth Street SE.

California S. M. Berry Los Angeles Calif John K. Jones Fifteenth Street

Mrs. Torgeson and daughter to leave town

Mrs Alfred C Torgeson and her daughter Gertrude of Kimball Nebraska will return home Wednesday morning after a four week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Denecke at 174 Second Avenue SE.

Alfred C. Torgeson Gertrude Kimball, Neb Charles Denecke Second Avenue

Dean Mary Bell Leads Coe Students to Denison Conference

Dean Mary Bell of Coe college left Tuesday noon for Denison university at Granite, Ohio to attend the convention of the Intercollegiate Association of Women Students. She is accompanied by Miss Blanche Lichtenstein of Grand Mound president of the Association of Women Students at Coe, Miss Ruth Jass of Alden first vice president and chairman of Voorhees house council and Miss Katherine Zisko of Cedar Rapids second vice president.

Mary Bell Coe College Tuezday Denison University Gransite Intercollegiate Association of Women Blanche Lichtenstein Grand Mound Association of Women Students Coe Ruth Jass Alden Voorhees House Council Katherine Zisko Cedar Rapids

Party Honors Dolores Joane Milburn's Sixth Birthday

Mrs Elvice Milburn hosted a Friday party at 225 Thirty first Street SE to celebrate her daughter Dolores Joane's sixth birthday. Guests included Kenneth Bartlett Dolores Cherry Betty Inser Anna Mise Foushee Fern Kerry Regina Mae Blake Mrs Clark Brertlet Mrs Frank Foucrve and Harold Uster and Berrie Hanson.

Elvice Milburn Thirtyfirst Dolores Joane Kenneth Bartlett Dolores Cherry Betty Inser Anna Mise Foushee Fern Kerry Regina Mae Blake Clark Brertlet Frank Foucrve Irs Paul Blake Harold Uster Berrie Hanson

Fosre F T A Meeting With Taster At 2:30 PM

The Fosre F T A schedules a meeting with Taster at 2 30 PM for election matters. Secord art 3B pumls a weset outlines parts of the agenda.

A . Secord Lee Popes

Three Local P E O Chapters Meet In Homes Of Members

Over 100 members and guests attended meetings of three local P E O chapters at members’ homes. Chapter DE heard Dr A W Erskine discuss trends in modern medicine with Miss Marianna Sackett as a guest. Chapter GM hosted an art in the home program with Dorothy Rowles singing.

P.E.O A W Erskine George M Bird Third Avenue SE Edward H Files Marianna Sackett Fort Collins Colo Bird Belle Butterfield J. H Ramsey

Center Point Couple Wed At Parents Home

Leola Heefner daughter of Mr and Mrs G D Heefner and Allen Palmer son of Mr and Mrs W F Palmer were married Friday evening at the bride’s home in Center Point. The Rev C E Miller officiated. Attendants Lelas Benson and Harold Heefner. The bride wore a blue crepe dress with blue accessories. Guests included families of both rites and teachers and local residents. Palmer operates the Center Point dairy.

Leola Heefner G. D Heefner Allen Palmer W. F. Palmer Center Point C. E. Miller The Christian Church Lelas Benson Harold Heerner Anamosa D. Heefner Gerald W F. Palmer Les Wilbur Wallace Palmer Washington High School Iowa State Teachers

Taylor PTA Sponsors Camp Fire Group Assembly

The Tiyata Camp Fire group organized under Taylor PTA sponsorship at the school Monday evening with officers Bonnie Jones as president Gloria Myers as vice president Georgia Sundberg as secretary Bill dred Johnson as treasurer Bernice Steggal as scribe and Mary Byrnes as record keeper Also Glomana Eby listed as a member of the group.

Tiyata Camp Talor Pta Bonnie Jones Gloria Myers Georgia Sundberg

Mass Grace Listebarger Hosts Student Recital at Home Studio

Grace Listebarger presented a number of students in a piano recital at her home studio located on 12908 Fret Avenue W. Participants included Evelyn Vanourny Maaxne Surry, Serah Messenger, Jaret Patrick La Jean Listebarger, Carol Bartz pr a Stransky, Margaret Sepe Ruth Olson, Betts Jan Keirss Loumas Lawyd Buorese, Smers Leuce Harmon, Mere Keyes Kenneth Buresn and Ketn Listebarger.

Mass Grace Listebarger Fret Evelyn Vanourny Maax Ne Surry Serah Ae Messenger Jaret Patrck la Jean Listebarger Carol Bartz P.r.a Stransky Margaret S Epe Ruth Olson Betts Jan Keéirss Loumas Lawyd Buorese Smers Leuce Harmon Mere Keyes Kenneth Buresn Ke Tn Listebarger

Cub Pack Honored At Opening Ceremony Highlights

Harrert sponsored event celebrates Den No 1 opening flap and Clifford Lys ngring presented the Bear badge. Pack wins for best performance and best ticket sale at cub circus. Harold West commended on first year progress. New den chief Ralph Lierence announced. officers Hassell and Lawrence introduced. Jerome Lewis named coach and manager of baseball. Mrs Beem named den mother. William Kuda visits troop No 4.

Harrert Hienday Eveery der No 1 Clifford Lysngring Harold West Den Arthur Lawrence den No 4 Ralph Lierence WC Hassell Jerome Lewis Coache R E.secrett Phillips Orville Elmore Jack Carpenter George Beem William Kuda

Frances Rompoti Visits Parents in Dallas

Mrs Frances Rompoti of Dallas Texas is visiting her parents Sir and Mrs J V Rompotl at 393 Eighteenth Street SE. She will stay here for one month.

Frances Rompoti Dallas Tex J V Rompotl Eighteenth Street

Davenport staging of Back of the Yards by Cedar Rapids club

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club dramatic art department presented Back of the Yards by Kenneth Goodman in Davenport at the Municipal Art gallery. The original cast from Cedar Rapids performed for Rock Island Woman's club members with a luncheon at the Blackhawk hotel. Director Mrs. Robert Campbell led the cast including Mrs. Edward Drew and Charles L. Gunn, with performances by Mrs. E. W. Krickard and Miss Matilda Snouffer.

Kenneth Goodman Dramatic Art Department Cedar Rapids Edward Drew Charles L. Gunn Dan Kruidenier Allen Edwards E. W. Krickard Matilda Snouffer F. C. Nissen S. R. Hawkins General Club Frank Guyott Elton Yeager John Wilson P. D. Merveaux D. P Schwarzentruber F. Naeena Robert Campell

Minerva Delphian Discusses Ancient Roman Christian Worship

Members examined Roman religious spaces from catacombs to basilicas with notes on their functions and architecture. Speakers cited Byzantine domes, Romanesque arches, and Gothic pointed arches as key features while touching on church history and current topics.

Rome Minerva Delphian A. H. Conn F. L. Bokerney Harry Johnson T. 21. Deal J. W. Barnett Vincent Ogburn

Calvary Baptist Women Attend Downey Meeting and Events

Calvary Baptist church women who attended the mid eastern Iowa Baptist association meeting at Downey on Thursday included Mrs R A Houser Mrs W S Butterfield and others. Mrs Butterfield was elected association treasurer for the coming year. A drama The Second Mile was presented by the local group. Monday evening hosts entertained in honor of Mrs Donald Wallace. Bridge winners were Mrs Darrell Sawyer and Mrs Charles Vasra. Other attendees included Mrs Rob ert Wallace Betty Ann Mrs H C MicConnaugay Mrs Gerald Cooper Marion and others from Cedar Rapids.

Calvary Baptist Church Mid-Eastern Iowa Baptist Association Downey R. A. Houser W. S. Butterfield J. Torrance Byron Heneks R. V. Clearwaters Dorothy Miller E. McDaniel C. H. Miller M Hartley J. Bachelder Mary Tremaine E. Baumgartner Amos Smith D. Williams L. V. Johnson R. Comreid L. Elam Harriet Hanson Nelson Minor L. Hershey Blanche Houser Butterfield Frank Saylor John Wallace Donald Wallace Eighth Avenue SE Bridge Darrell Sawyer Charles Vasra Joan Cunningham Robert Wallace Marywood Ill Betty Ann H. C MicConnaugay Wyoming Gerald Cooper Marion Joseph Douda A. J. Palumbo Henry Wenzlick Ray Burk William Brewster Joe Petska Roy Bindler Frank Zobel Jane Wallace Cedar Rapids

Mrs Thompson and Mrs Schirmer Start Two Week West Trip

Mrs. Howard Thompson of 1263 Fret Avenue East and Mrs. Fred N. Schirmer of 1600 Washington Avenue SE began a two week motor trip through the western states Tuesday morning.

Howard Thompson Fret Avenue E Fred N. Schirmer Washington Avenue SE

Homebuilders Class Picnic and Meeting at First Evangelical

The Homebuilders class of the First Evangelical church met with Mrs Edna Canaday for a picnic supper and business session Monday evening. The Rev. George Stauffacher was a guest. Members present included Mrs S Ford, Mr and Mrs George Holsinger, Mr and Mrs Lester Ledge, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Canaday and their daughter Carol Lee.

First Evangelical Church Edna Canaday D Avenue N George Stauffacher S Ford George Holsinger Lester Ledge Wilbur Cansday Carol Lee

Jirinee Family Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Jirinee Jr return to Pekin Illinois Sunday evening after spending the weekend with relatives Mr and Mrs Herbert Karns Mr and Mrs Frank Jordan Mr and Mrs George Jirmee Mr and Mrs Charles Jirmee and Mr and Mrs Jerry Jirinee in Pekin Illinois.

Frank Jirinee, Jr Pekin Ill Herbert Karns Frank Jordan Mirs George Jirmee Charles Jirmee Jerry Jirinee

Newly Weds Inspire Writer's Romantic Tale

Local column reveals Nan, recently starry eyed over a first short story in a national magazine, used her romance with Billi Genevieve and Marian as plot material. Friends laugh as Nan notes how Cupid pranks fueled the tale while detailing how she trained herself in vocabulary plotting and tone. A 40 page illustrated booklet offers guidance from an experienced writer.

Nan Billi Genevieve Marian Bill Cupid

Center Point Couple Wed Here Saturday

Norma Street and Hillis White nack, both of Center Point, were married Saturday at 2 30 p m at the parsonage of the Church of God by Rev R N Coolidge. The couple went to Des Moines on their wedding trip and will be at home in Center Point on return.

Norma Street Hillis Whitenack Center Point Church of God R. N. Coolidge Des Moines

Emma Larson and Bertel Schou Wed in Waterloo LutheranChurch

Miss Emma C Larson of Cedar Rapids and Bertel B Schou of Waterloo wed Easter Sunday at the Danish Nazareth Lutheran church Waterloo officiated by Rev M G Christensen. The bride wore a blue lace gown and carried roses. They plan a later home in Waterloo after June 1 at 121 Cortlandt Street. Mrs Schou is a Columbia Berkeley and Iowa State Teachers College alumna and former head of Washington High School social science. Mr Schou works for Illinois Central railroad in Waterloo.

Emma C. Larson Cedar Rapids Bertel B. Schou Waterloo M. G. Christensen Schou Washington, D. C New York City Buffalo Cleveland Cortlandt Street

Miss Murray Hostess Plans Leap Year Party

Miss Vivian Jean Murray hosted club members at her home 214 E Avenue NW. Attendees included Maylene Blecher, Maxine Evans, Louise Harris, Marie Hopker and Marie Barta. Plans were made for a leap year party.

Vivian Jean Murray E Avenue NW Maylene Blecher Maxine Evans Louise Harris Marie Hopker Marie Barta

Self-Instruction In Writing Offered by Gazette Institute

A notice requests 15 cents for Self-Instruction In Writing from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute located at 109 West Nineteenth Street New York NY. Readers are asked to send plain name address and the booklet title.

Cedar Rapids

Sommers Celebrate Forty Seventh Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Sommers of 257 Twenty fourth avenue SW were honored at a Sunday picnic supper for their forty seventh anniversary A gift was presented to the couple Attendees included Mr and Mrs Herman Schloss and family George Sommers and son Mr and Mrs Albert Lewis and family Mr and Mrs Louis Bishop Mr and Mrs William Sommers Mr and Mrs Gerald Clark and family Mr and Mrs L A Edmonds and family Mr and Mrs Louis Dickey and son Mr and Mrs R A LeGaldyne Martha West and Esther Lee.

George Sommers Twenty-fourth Avenue Herman Schloss Albert Lewis Louis Bishop William Sommers Gerald Clark L. A. Edmonds Louis Dickey R. A. LeGaldyne Martha West Esther Lee

Chorus Card Party Postponed Indefinitely

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club chorus postpones its benefit bridge party planned for Tuesday evening indefinitely due to unspecified reasons.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Wachals Celebrate Twentieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Wachal of 823 Oakland Road NE were surprised Sunday on their twentieth wedding anniversary by friends including Ralph Johnson and family Jerry Tellin Art Tellin Joe Wachal John Letovsky Otto Slapnicka Fred Johnson Zella Tschirgi Charles Zavodsky Claude Lacy Louis Rozek and their children Arthur Bliss Roy Fisk and others.

John Wachal Oakland Road Ralph Johnson Jerry Tellin Art Tellin Joe Wachal John Letovsky Otto Slapnicka Fred Johnson Zella Tschirgi Charles Zavodsky

Daughters of Isabella Charity Ball Draws 1000 Attendees

More than 1,000 people attended the Pla-Mor event hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle. Proceeds fund hospital care for needy mothers and children. Mrs. W. H. Buck led the committees with Miss Violet Pieper in charge of tickets. Miss Helen Lindeken's dancing school performed during intermission with listed students and a solo dance by Miss Lindeken.

Pla-Mor Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella W. H. Buck Violet Pieper Helen Lindeken School of Dancing Lucille Murphy Margie Wickman Paula Rinderknecht Arlene Mer

Local Bridge Winners Clinch First in Eight Match Series

Mrs S A Sanders and Mrs R F Gorman won the final of eight duplicate contract bridge games held Monday evening at Mrs Oliver Longueville s home. Second prize went to Mrs H J Robertson and Mrs W M Jayne. High scorers were Mrs A H Hallgren and Mrs E A Hazelton. Mrs Longueville will sponsor another series starting April 27.

S. A. Sanders R. F. Gorman Oliver Longueville H. J. Robertson W. M. Jayne A. H. Hallgren E. A. Hazelton

Charlie's In Again Begging at Cop's Home Sparks Arrest

Charles Graves, 61, completes a three day intoxication sentence then is jailed again after a four hour gap, begins seven day county term for refusing to pay a $25 fine and costs from police court. He allegedly begged near a police officer's residence Monday evening. W. H. Long 21 and R. L. Rowden 43 also fined $25 and costs for intoxication. Leo Griswold 34 of Marion fined $10 plus costs.

Charles Graves Graves W. H. Long R. L. Rowden Leo Griswold Marion

Eggs and cash stolen from Lisbon area farm house

While the Light family slept three miles south of Lisbon a prowler took eight dozen eggs and 18 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated the burglary with unknown entry method.

George Light Lisbon Light Larry Condon

Farmer-Labor Meeting Set for Linn County Friday

The Farmer-Labor Party plans a Linn County meeting Friday April 17 at 8 p.m. in the Odd Fellows hall 109 Second Avenue SE. George Buresh Cedar Rapids attorney active in the party is expected to preside.

Farmer-Labor Party Linn County Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE George Buresh Cedar Rapids

Declares Home Life Is Neglected By Complicated Social Life

The Rev No Cy Dreler of the First Congregational Church spoke at a Canopus club luncheon at the Hotel Roosevelt on Tuesday noon. He argued home life suffers from crowded social relations and urged focusing on core duties to maintain a clear record and belief in immortality.

Ile Cy Dreler First Congregational Church Canopus Club Hotel Roosevelt Henry van Dyke Mallowman Jane Addams Hull House Chicago Jane Boyd Cedar Rapids

West Liberty Woman Lizzie Jones Dies at 96

Special to Tee Guaeda. Lizzie Jones, 96, a pioneer of Atalissa and West Liberty, died at 6 am Tuesday at her niece Mrs. Elizabeth Embree’s home. A Church of Christ worker and missionary, she was a Floricultural Society member. Services set for 2:30 pm Thursday at the Church of Christ with burial in Atalissa. Born in Benton, Pa, she came to Atalissa and married Abner Jones, who died years ago. Surviving brother James Robinson of Benton.

Tee Guaeda West Lissrey Lizzie Jones Atulissa West Liberty Elizabeth Embree Benton Atalissa Abner Jones James Robinson Benton, Pa

Cedar Rapids Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses

Jerry Korecky and Emma Tomes of Cedar Rapids apply for a marriage license. Joseph C O Bren of Cedar Rapids and Rozelle Cushing of Hersey Wisconsin also seek a license.

Jerry Korecky Emma Tomes Cedar Rapids Joseph C O'Bren Rozelle Cushing Hersey Wis

Cosmetic Skin Care Ad Promotes Lux Toilet Soap

An advertisement touts Lux Toilet Soap as essential for clean skin. It warns stale cosmetics clog pores and cause dullness and blemishes while claiming the soap's active lather removes dust and dirt and should be used before bedtime and before applying new makeup.

Lux Toilet Lux Toilet Soap

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