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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1934

Page

2

Start Community Concerts Member Drive On Monday

Cedar Rapids Community Concerts opens its annual membership drive on Monday for six days to recruit attendees for next year’s concerts. Campaign HQ is Hotel Roosevelt. membership lists close Saturday night. plans include Barrere Little Symphony engagement. Miss Alice Inskeep chairs the drive with numerous local volunteers and officers named.

Cedar Rapids Barrere Little Symphony Alice Inskeep Karl P Blaise Paul S Ray Grace Glass van Vechten Shaffer Alice R D Taylor W J Brown Joseph Kitchin Blanche Krebs Frances Bailey Morris Katzoff James Killian Helen McCahon Lorraine Dieman Lena Vogt Clark Beems Joanna Gerhardt Katherine Franken Mark

Gordon Spry Weds Miss Sepaugh in Hippie

Gordon Spry and Miss Florence Sepaugh were married April 14 at Kenwood Park Presbyterian church with Rev. F Wine Slow Brown officiating. The couple, previously noting Mechaniсsville and Cedar Rapids schools, will reside in Mount Vernon.

Gordon Spry Ag Sepaugh Florence Overbaugh C L. Overbaugh Walter Spry F Wineslow Brown Kenwood Park Presbyterian Horace Overbaveh Mechaniicsville Schools Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls My Spry

Church Groups Plan Meetings at Local Parishes

St Gertrude's Society at St Matthews will gather Wednesday at 1 PM for a tea hosted by Mrs JoF Ryan at Mrs Kottron's, Trinity division. Division 2 at Triunis Methodist. luncheon at 1 PM with Mrs F of Bokorneo and Mrs Guy Wright assisting at 227 Johnson Avenue NW.

St Gertrude’s Society Gertrudes

Auxiliary meeting set for Second district conference here

State officials of the American Legion Auxiliary will attend the Second district conference to be held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Lucy Tomlinson is district chairman and will preside. Speakers include Mrs W F Niggemeyer Iowa department president and Mrs M Myron SkeLes department secretary on the afternoon program.

American Legion Auxiliary Lucy Tomlinson W F Niggemeyer Iowa M. Myron SkeLes

Cedar Rapids Symphony Final Concert Wednesday Night

The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra offers its last season concert Wednesday at 8:15 in Memorial Coliseum. Admission is free. The program features works by Dvorak and Smetana celebrating Czech birthdays, including the New World Symphony. Also on the program are Dvorak's Carnival Overture and two Slavonic dances, ending with Smetana's The Moldau.

Cedar Rapids Spillville Dvorak Bohemian Echiati Gata Iemee Sore America Bedrich Smetanas Vitara Moldau

Couples class at First Christian church meets for annual home

The Couples class of the First Christian church held a business session at the home of Mr and Mrs R J Brown on Sixth Avenue SE with thirty two members present. Mrs Web Crepper and her committee entertained with a program and addressed the group. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Jnetu Gener and others.

First Christian Church Deld Alsmionthy R J Brown Sixth Avenue Web Crepper Radio Pra Jnetu Gener Chare Fred Collard

Rotary club meeting notes and student reading program

The text records a community meeting at Bhillore Rotary with discussion of a reading and study program for students. It invites all parents to attend and mentions speakers and a focus on guiding youth in adolescence through library book activities and parental involvement.

Winifred Driscoll and Wilbur Jackson Wed

Miss Winnifred Driscoll daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan E Driscoll of Williamsburg and Wilbur Jackson son of Mrs Hazel Jackson of Scarsboera were united in marriage Tuesday at 7 am in the rectory of the Immaculate Conception Church. Rev Father Barrett officiated. Bridal attendants were Anna Mary Driscoll and Gerald Driscoll. A wedding breakfast followed. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Jackson is employed by Blessing Cleaners.

Winifred Driscoll Wilbur Jackson Winnifred Driscoll Dan E Driscoll Williamsburg Hazel Jackson Scarsboera the Immaculate Conception Dhurch Father Barrett Anna Mary Driscoll Gerald Driscoll Jackson Cedar Rapids Mr. Jackson The Blessing Cleaners

Miss Jewel Monson Hosts Mixed Shower for Sister Olive Monson Bridge

A miscel laneous shower was hosted Thursday evening for Mrs Dan Owen formerly Olive Monson Bridge at 1008 Eighth Street SW. Guests included Merle Rice Edith Smith and Charles Newan among many others. a variety of bridge prizes were awarded and a birthday dinner honored Miss Tite Datels. The event forecasted further community gatherings for youth groups and the YWCA council activities.

Jewel Monson Eighth Street Dan Owen Olive Monson Merle Rice Edith Smith Charles Newan TI D Johnston Jane Smith A’ Lindquit Maxine Hoover Eecke Weretman Hazel Devtrich Theraie Batbrer Beath Smith Jens Ladquat Feb Weictman Fether Hara Jane Smoth Margaret Dees Dorrit Cevale Fottral Jan Tamer Efenerw Deporge

Cornell Educator Talks To College Club On Europe

Russell Cooper of the Cornell faculty spoke to the College Club at Mrs. O C Olmeys home on Europe and war, warning of war dangers from armament profits but endorsing disarmament and League of Nations. The meeting included a business session, nominations, and social hour with notes on education and an upcoming Beethoven club program.

Cornell College Club Europe O C. Olmey Vernon Drive Russell Cooper Cornell College Cooper Schneider Company League of Nations United States International Organizations For Peace Wells Peck Grace Lambert Beethoven Club Chorus Gladys Keifer Salvation Army Art Association Otto Schluter Eleanor Taylor Roy Curray Mildred Krebs

Miss Dorothy Differding to Wed John R Raher April 26

Miss Dorothy Differding, whose marriage to John R Raher of this city will take place April 26, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening by her sister Mrs J W Bennett, 1523 Eighth street SW. Those sharing the courtesy were Mesdames George Samuelson, George Holsinger, Cecil Boone, Hubert Underwood, Earl Cheney, Wesley Machacok, Joseph Janeba, Frank Nally, Nellie Ross and the Misses Mamie Shank and Carolyn Kvapil.

Dorothy Differding John R Raher J W Bennett Eighth Street George Samuelson George Holsinger Cecil Boone Hubert Underwood Earl Cheney Wesley Mahacock Joseph Janeba Frank Nally Nellie Ross Mamie Shank Carolyn Kvapil

Miscellaneous Shower Honoring Maricle Event At Home

Mr and Mrs W E Maricle hosted a shower at 1016 Eleventh Avenue for their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Herbert Maricle who recently wed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Barta Mr and Mrs John Popelka Mr and Mrs Joe Hart Mr and Mrs Earl Stark Mr and Mrs N W Robertson Mr and Mrs Henry Kendall Mr and Mrs Fred Wittka and Edna Miss Edna, and families Carringer Martele with Te...

W E. Maricle Eleventh Avenue Herbert Maricle Joe Barta John Popelka Joe Hart Earl Stark N W Robertson Henry Kendall Fred Wittka Edna William Carringer Sally Ann Herbert Martele A R Martele W F Martele Tiarold Laura Karl Stark Jon

Miss Irene Minor Weds Paul Sweitzer in Mount Vernon

Miss Irene Minor of Mount Vernon wed Paul W Sweitzer nephew of H R Williams in a home ceremony at the Strother residence Linn Grove Dr Grandview uncle Walter Williams read the service. Attendants were Lois Minor and Mark Sweitzer. After a wedding dinner the couple will live near Winthrop on the Dr Robert J Cook stock farm.

Mount Vernon Irene Minor B. Strother Paul W. Sweitzer H. R. Wilams Strother Linn Grove Walter Williams Grandview Ray Martin Lois Minor Mark Sweitzer Clara Binns Whittier Maurine Hampton Louise Eldridge Winthrop Robert J. Cook H. R. Willams Minor Cornell College Sweltzer Cornell Delta Phi Rho

Butler Dougherty Nuptials At St Patrick’s Church

Miss Kathleen Butler and Edward Dougherty were married Wednesday at St Patrick’s church with Rev D J Lenihan officiating. The bride wore a pale blue crepe gown, and her sister Lavonia Butler attended as bridesmaid. Regis Day was best man. Leo Gatto sang with Mrs. Charles Kell. After a wedding breakfast for forty relatives, the couple left for a short trip and will reside at 617 Eighth Street SE.

Kathleen Butler Hugh Butler Edward Dougherty John Dougherty St Patrick's Church D. J Lenihan Lavonia Butler Johanna Hill Roses Regis Day Leo Gatto Charles Kell Dougherty Immaculate Conception Dougherty Welding Company Eighth Street

Ely Bridge Club Hosts Tea at Butterfly Tea Shop

Ely residents Mrs Horace Garnant and Mrs Tom Phillipson hosted the Ely Bridge club at the Butterfly Tea shop in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday evening. Present were Rachel Clark Rose Roztoci Mary Bectka Mrs Cecil Looney Mrs Walter Wagner Mrs William Dolezat Mrs Joe Kremenak Mrs Filmer Vleh Mabel Clark and Mrs Ollie Ulch. High scores went to Mary Beetka and Mabel Clark while low scores were recorded by Mrs Joe Kremenak and Mrs Ollie Ulch.

Horace Garnant Tom Phillipson Ely Bridge Club Butterfly Tea Shop Cedar Rapids Rachel Clark Rose Roztoci Mary Bectka Cecil Looney Walter Wagner Wiliam Dolezat Joe Kremenak Filmer Vleh Mabel Clark Ollie Ulch Mary Beetka

Committees Named for Chapters DK and HJ

P. E. O. announces committees for chapters DK and HJ for the coming year. Chapter DK lists Program Social Press Pianists Custodian Finance Visiting and flower Beneficence Notification with multiple named members. Chapter HJ follows with Program Social Notification Visiting and flower Ways and means Auditing Transportation Beneficence Press reporter and Custodian of records, all with named members.

P E. O Lucile Reynolds E. J North B R, Abbey G. M Bird Ruby Byers Helen Dunn W. D. Kennedy Eliza Hickok Jane Moore Amy Moorhead J. P van Horn Agnes Chaney Ora B. Beitzell J W. Bryan Jess Chaney Jessie 5B. Dodds Henrietta Franks P. R. Geyer I. E. Jackson C . Stewart Marie Mauss Metta Burd Dorotha Roberts Lida Tallman Grace Sargent Bertha Arthur Barlow Frank Krebs Morris Sanford T. H Wright, Jr E. R. Newcomer A. L. Woggenthaler Ira Carrithers R. S. Johnston W. M Dennison J K. von Lackum Mayme Merridith A. L. Haldeman John Thompson P W Shive Emma Gee F. W. Damour A W McGregor James Taylor W E. Lamey Amnie K. Franken R. O. Bickel Lester DeYarman James Killian C. D. Thomas Arthur Deamer H. H. Doolittle Charles Penningroth George Clements Virginia Paul Katherine Franken

Community Card Parties and Lodge Meetings This Week

The Ben Her Life association hosts a card party Tuesday at 2 p m in Moose hall with Mrs Margaret Quick in charge. Bunny Card Club holds a party Monday at 535 Tenth street SW for a five hundred game and prizes. Printers Auxiliary sponsors a Tuesday card party at VFW hall with refreshments and table prizes. Royal Neighbors Hustlers of Parlor City meet Wednesday at Mrs Clara Avis 420 Seventh street SE with Mrs Bessie Randa and Mrs Frieda McComas assisting. Cedar Rebekah lodge meets next Wednesday at VFW hall followed by a dance with accordion music for Rebekahs and friends.

Ben Ben Her Life Association Moose Hall Margaret Quick Bunny Card Club John Blessing Tenth Street Parlor City Clara Avis Seventh Street SE Kensington Avis Bessie Randa Frieda McComas Cedar Rebekah Cedar Rebekah Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Rebekahs

Honor Williamsburg Woman Here Today

Mr and Mrs. David R. Pugh entertain twenty at dinner today in honor of Mrs. Sarah Pugh of Williamsburg mother of Mr Pugh and Mrs A A Cook. Guests include relatives from Williamsburg Columbus Junction and Washington Ia. Friends invited to call 3 to 5 this afternoon.

David R. Pugh Eighteenth Street Sarah Pugh Williamsburg Mr Pugh A. A. Cook Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus Junction Washington, Ia Pugh

Regular meetings shift time and events for local clubs

Notices show Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 Daughters of Union Veterans changing to Friday at 7 30 p m in the Memorial building to elect delegates. Star Of Maine Circle holds a picnic at 1 p m Wednesday at 1333 Avenue NE. General Dodge Circle hosts a birthday dinner Tuesday with guest Mrs Bertha Hunt. Degree of Honor card party postponed then rescheduled for Wednesday at 8 30 p m with Five hundred and banco. Three Link Circle meeting canceled with next gathering May 10 at 700 Sixth Street SW. Joint Picnic Supper planned for B of R T Nos 56 and 58 at Veterans of Foreign Wars hall Thursday at 6 p m. Women of the Moose meet Monday at 8 p m to hear library magazine reports and plan donations for CCC camp boys in Salon.

Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans of the Moose Hall Banco Nora Mulvihill Elizabeth Schulte Rebekah Lone Tree W. M Neill Sixth Street Hulda Wood L. A Veterans of Foreign Wars Women of Moose Women of the Moose CCC Salon Des Moines

Brass Button Club Meeting This Thursday

The Brass Button study club of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph D Chord, 129 Seventh Avenue SW.

Brass Button Club Brass Button Study Club the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Ralph D Chord Seventh Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids To Host World Fair At Secs and Christian Church

Cedar Rapids plans a miniature World Fair Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the Secs and Christian church Third avenue and Sixth street SW. Sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Christian Endeavor Union the fair will feature a skyride a German village a transportation building auto show and more. Proceeds fund the Christian Endeavor State convention in Cedar Rapids June 8 9 and 10 with Ralph Cutler Roger Reeves and Walter Staves leading the project. Mrs M BR Warren hosted Donalds fifth birthday dinner Thursday with games gifts for the guest of honor.

Cedar Rapids Secs and Christian Church Third Avenue Sixth Street Cedar Rapids Christian Endeavor Union Endeavor Christian Endeavor Ralph Cutler Roger Reeves Walter Staves

Strawberry Point ER Observes Nineteenth Anniversary Dinner

Straw berry Point Chapter ER Ph D observed its nineteenth anniversary at the home of Misses Nell and Kate West during fall Tuesday dinner. Mrs Jen nie Trams held high score at bridge. Mrs Katherine Krueger received a surprise on her seventy seventh birthday at Mrs C B McCarron s home with dinner served by Mrs Adolph Schuchmann and guests including Mrs Huebsch Glass Theodore Schuchmann and others. The Double Four club met with Mrs John Tucker on Wednesday with high score won by the hostess and consolation by Mrs Shaffer.

Nell Kate Westfall Jennie Trams Bridge Katherine Krueger C .B. McCarron McCarron Adolph Schuchmann Mesdames John Huebsch Mary Glass Theodore Schuchmann Gottlieb Graesch Lizzie Gienapp R. W. Schug Ida Wesender William Peick Frederika Feulner George Weger Anna Weger Fred Schuchmann John Brockens J Fink George Kray William Reinerts William Borchferding Emma Benarden John Tucker Shaffer Gipper E. Shaffer H. Busboom D. D. Webber Alex Schmidt H. J. Esch Alex Holmes

Picnic supper and meeting at Legion Hall in Jesup

The Jesup Community club held a picnic supper and business meeting in Legion Hall on Tuesday evening. The program featured Virgil Hess with The Old Spinning Wheel, Dean Boldt with Amos and Andy, Delbert Miller, Lee Kruse with Life in Utah, and Dr. M. C. Melrose of Independence performing. Reverend Roscoe Sires was surprised by Worth League members at his home Tuesday evening for his April 18 birthday.

Jesup Legion Hall Virgil Hess Old Spinning Wheel Dean Boldt M. R. Alberts Arley McGlaughlin

Central City Club Holds Friday Literary Session

Mrs W D McTavish hosted a Friday meeting of the Literary and Musical club with papers presented by Mrs Myrta Cunningham Mrs Angie Sauer and Mrs Charlotte Blodgett in attendance through the session.

W D. McTavish Myrta Cunningham Angie Sauer Charlotte Blodgett

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