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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1935

Page

11

Hundred Couples Attend Junior Prom At Cornell

Mount Vernon reports a junior prom at the Alumni Gymnasium attracting about one hundred couples. The DuBuque orchestra provided music while decorations featured a yellow, white, and green ceiling. Beatrice Smith of Clinton led planning with Eldon Coffman of Polo, Ill., as junior class president.

Mount Vernon Roy Nelson Bowman Hall Ida Haun Kettelson T. A. Harris Detroit, Mich Walter Whithead Sharon J. P. Kettelson LaPorte City Lyle Albion R. King Helen Schroeder E. R. Ristine Nicholas William Ebersole Russell Cooper Clyde Tull James Mc Cutcheon Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church Dana Wilcox Margaret Taylor P.O.E Alice Betts Eva Blue Pythian Irvin Kacock Bessie Wilson Myron Neff Clarence Bohlander L. E. Bigger Henry Dilley Cheskaway J. B. Culbertson Anne

Muriel Morton to Perform in Iowa City Piano Recital

Miss Muriel Morton daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Morton will be presented this evening at 7 15 at North Music Hall University of Iowa recital features tenor Leonard Vander Hamm with pianist Helen A Stark. Morton's program includes Debussy and Beethoven selections with Opus numbers listed in the program.

Muriel Morton John M. Morton Eighteenth Street North Music Hall University of Iowa Leonard Vander Hamm Helen A. Stark Miss Morton Optus

Local group hosts luncheon with Culbertson and guests

Culbertson, president of the group, acted as hostess for a luncheon. Guests seated at the green and white decorated table included Miss Alice Louise Seatliff, Helen Peet, Jessie Hughes, Alice Marie Bigger, Dorothy Beach, Bernice Gough, Margaret Dilley, Marjorie Littell, Betty Woolf, Marian Scott, Helen Risser, and Harriet Lowe.

Beacon junior circle meets after school

The Beacon junior circle of the King's Daughters met Friday after school with Connie Weatherton. Elaine Helm led devotionals and Virginia Frame, president, announced committees for social historical ways and means and friendship books. Alice Hartley will lead devotionals at the May 10 meeting at Elaine Helm's home. Letters from Goodwood Park Australia and Kakako Mission Honolulu were read about the King's Daughters work there.

Beacon King’s Daughters Connie Weatherton Eighteenth Street Elaine Helm W. E. Fender Virginia Frame Mary Ferris Mary Beth Espeset Alice Hartley Goodwood Park Australia Kakako Mission Honolulu R. J. Beatty

Camp Fire Girls To Hold Council Fire Ceremonial

The May day grand council fire for local Camp Fire girls will be held Friday at Ellis Park. About seventy girls attended the awards meeting at the public library and First Presbyterian chapel to qualify for membership and rank awards. May topics include interests birds trees and flowers introduced by groups led by Miss Noel Newell Mrs Wells Peck and Miss Ardyce Wodd side. A May basket presentation of national and local awards is planned by Mrs A J Andersons group. All Camp Fire girls should meet near the rose gardens in the park at 450 p m in ceremonial costume.

Camp Fire Girls Ellis Park Committee of Awards First Presbyterian Noel Newell Wells Peck Ardyce Woodside A. J. Anderson

Nursery auxiliary picnic at Mrs Chada home

The nursery auxiliary to the Home For the Friendless will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at 1229 First Street SW the home of Mrs. Ed D. Chada. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.

Ed D. Chada First Street

Belle Plaine Club Meeting With Mrs Starling Tuesday

The Belle Plaine club will meet with Mrs. C. E. Starling at 389 Seventeenth Street SE for a luncheon and regular meeting on Tuesday.

Belle Plaine Club C. E. Starling Seventeenth Street SE

O. L. A. T. Club Luncheon in Marion Hosted by Mrs Carson

The O. L. A. T. club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. at 975 Twelfth Street Marion with Mrs O M Carson hosting and Mrs Walter Bray assisting.

O. L. A. T. Club O. M. Carson Twelfth Street Marion Walter Bray

Solon Marriage Announcements Include Milwaukee and Cedar Rapids Unions

Miss Maxine Thomas of Milwaukee wed Wilbur Unash of Cedar Rapids at Waukegan Illinois on April 7 with Rev. Martin officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. C Hanson of Big Bend. The couple will reside in Milwaukee. Also, Miss Alma Greazel married Vincent O'Brien at St Marys Newport with Rev BE Neuzil officiating. Attendants included Alice OBrien and Raymond Greazel. ushers were Clarence and Clement OBrien.

Maxine Thomas Milwaukee Wis Wilbur Unash Cedar Rapids J. F. Unash Solon Waukegan, II Martin First Methodist Church C. Hanson Big Bend Anash Alma Greazel Charles Greazel Vincent O’brien Matt O'Brien Morse St. Mary’s Catholic Church Newport BE. W. Neuzil J. J. Hopkins St. Bridget’s Church BF. J. Krall Raymond Hotka William Krall Edith Hotka H. A. Hiorn Alice O’brien Raymond Greazel Clarence Clement O’brien O'Brien Solon High School J. B. Griffith Bridge Club Beulah Whittington Marie Scott Irene Hradek Charles Yarbrough Helen Salat Anna B. Mekota Jay White Adolph Stransky

May Breakfast Set By Onslow Missionary Group

The Presbyterian Missionary society will hold its annual May breakfast on May 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hutton.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society S. G. Hutton

Anamosa Social Calendar Sees Weddings Dinners and Dances

Miss Helen Wolfe and Anthony Babak wed at St Patrick s Catholic church with Mildred Wolfe as maid of honor and Wes Babak as best man. The Catholic Guild and Congregational Women host events while the American Legion plans a Mercy hospital benefit dance at Fireman s hall. Nurses from the fifth district attend a Roosevelt hotel dinner.

Mae Davenport Phyllis Pendergraft Esther Brady Delca Yount Edgar Grim Catholic Guild Mesdames Harold Hartman Delco Yount Marie Foarde Elizabeth Dearborn Leila Reid Lottie Porter Ida van Kirk Mary Jones Nelle Miller A. G. Remley L. G. Freeman Charles Strickle F. Todd I. Mirick R. Fairbanks R. L. la Chappelle Congregational Women’s Association Helen Wolfe Lena Wolfe Anamosa Anthony Babak Mary Babak Prairieburg P. J. Behan St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Mildred Wolfe Wes Babak Lewis Smith Mercy Hospital Sisters of Mercy Thelma Ingraham Zeta Garrity Mable Murray Selas Benson Fifth District Roosevelt Hotel

Sorority Benefit Dance Aids Camps In Jackson and Toronto

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae sponsored a Saturday evening benefit dance at the Montrose hotel Crystal room with a local orchestra playing from 9 to 12. Actives pledges and friends attended. Proceeds fund two sorority summer camps for underprivileged children in Jackson Michigan and Toronto Canada. Mrs Herbert Henderson chaired the committee with Miss Leone Boegel assisting.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Montrose Hotel Crystal Room Jackson Mich Toronto Canada Herbert Henderson Leone Boege

Chick a Dee patrol elects officers at Baldwin home

The Chick A Dee patrol of Girl Scouts met at Dorothy Baldwin home Friday. Officers elected for the coming year are Mariellyn Thune patrol leader, Jeanette Holmes assistant patrol leader, Dorothy Baldwin secretary, and Jean Borst scribe. A business meeting was held and refreshments served.

Dorothy Baldwin Mariellyn Thune Jeanette Holmes Jean Borst

Mount Mercy College Card Party Set for May 7

Student organizers at Mount Mercy College announce an annual card party on the evening of May 7 at the school. Bridge and 500 will be played, a program will be presented, and refreshments served.

Mount Mercy College

West Side WCTU Plans Picnic Lunch Wednesday

The West side W.C.T.U. will meet Wednesday at 12 30 p.m. for a picnic luncheon with Mrs. Ivantes Butterfield at 1341 B avenue Ww.

West Side W.C.T.U Ivantes Butterfield B Avenue

Drake Relays Attend by Mr and Mrs William A Roger

Mr and Mrs William A Roger of 606 Third Street NW attended the Drake Relays in Des Moines on Friday and Saturday.

William A. Roger Third Street NW Des Moines

Miss Tomasek and Miss Cejka Weekend in Minneapolis

Miss Ann Tomasek and Miss Alice Cejka motored to Minneapolis to spend the week end with friends.

Ann Tomasek Alice Cejka Minneapolis

Belle Plaine Couples Wed in Galena Court Ceremony

Belle Plaine residents Knox McCune and Ella Iezek wed Feb 5 at Galena courthouse with Judge Charles Cook officiating. Attendants Nadia Oliphant and George Lamb Jr. also married that day. The McCunes plan to live in Seattle.

Knox McCune J. M. McCune Ella Iezek Charles Iezek Hartwick Galena, Ill Charles Cook Nadia Oliphant George Lamb, Jr Belle Plaine Cook William Carpenter Betty Robert Anderson Calet Delphian Society F. E. Myerly Vera Bohlman C. W. Rowland Bridge Club A. L. Janss Adel C. B. Maples Claude Williams Lincoln Cafe Earl Byers William Mecklenberg

Birthday Parties Honor Two Daughters In Town

Olin Mrs. Guy Macomber hosted two parties last week for daughters Margaret on her twelfth birthday and Virginia who turned nine on Wednesday. Local ladies hosted events including a Past Matron Circle luncheon at the Weeks home with music and guest Edith Grafft of Stanwood.

Guy Macomber Margaret Virginia Maggie Weeks Vella Freeman Daisy Truax Alma Stuart Elna Rohwedder Edith Grafft Stanwood Walter Laet Bridge Helen Port Bernadom Helen Jansen Willa Lazare Ruth Carpenter Kathryn Kay Jansen

Women’s Afternoon Bridge Club closes season with party

Center Junction reports the Women’s Afternoon Bridge Club ended its season with a party at Mrs. Henry Heeren’s home on Wednesday. Mrs. Guy McDonald received a prize and Mrs. O. O. Watson attended as a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Gert Antons entertained at Shipley’s hall on Wednesday for their thirty third wedding anniversary and daughter Dorothy’s eighteenth birthday.

Henry Heeren Guy McDonald O. O. Watson Gert Antons Shipley’s Hall iDorothy

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Girls to Host National Training

Camp Huaga hosts a national training course in Cedar Rapids June 13 to 16 with guardians from Iowa and other states attending. Three national staffers Edith Kempthorne Ruby Lattimore and Ruth Kemp will lead sessions on camp craft nature music handcraft dramatics hiking and swimming. Enrollment is open to anyone 17 or older. local arrangements are coordinated by Mrs. James Knox Mrs. Delbert Ashby and Mrs. Frank C. Waples. Information available from 305 C. R. S. B. building.

Hiaga Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Girls Iowa Edith Kempthorne Ruby Lattimore Ruth Kemp Art Department James Knox Delbert Ashby Frank C. Waples

Former Cedar Rapids Resident Weds in Long Beach

Miss Emily Sheneberger daughter of M R Sheneberger of Long Beach Calif and Max D Hinkle son of Mrs Austin Hinkle of Long Beach were married April 23 at the bride’s uncle C A Nisley home in Long Beach Mrs Hinkle a former Cedar Rapids resident will reside in Long Beach where Mr Hinkle works at the Belmont Shore branch of the Bank of America.

Emily Sheneberger M. R. Sheneberger Long Beach Calif Max D. Hinkle Austin Hinkle C. A. Nisley Hinkle Cedar Rapids

Ladies Aid presents Saturday's Markets play in Iowa City churches

The Ladies Aid society of the First English Lutheran church staged the play Saturday's Markets Friday evening at Oakdale and Thursday evening at the First Evangelical church in Iowa City.

Ladies. Aid Society of the First English Lutheran Church Oakdale First. Evangelical Church Iowa City

Edgewood School to Present Play This Week

Edgewood school No 1 will stage a musical play directed by Mrs. Frank C Nissen with music by Mrs. C B Iosty. Cast includes Mrs. George McEldon led by Mesdames George Palmer Jerry Youngman E A Spraker J J Gent Harry May George Hatch Art Snouffer and Miss Marjorie Wickman.

Edgewood School No. 1 Frank C. Nissen C. B. Iosty George McEldon The Aid George Palmer Jerry Youngman E. A. Spraker J. J. Gent Harry May George Hatch Art Snouffer Marjorie Wickman

Wilmington Couple Visits Relatives on Quascutson Farm

Mr and Mrs C W Cowan of Wilmington Ohio visited Mrs Cowans sister Harriet Beacom and her brother C B Roberdee and Mrs Roberdee on their farm near Quascutton Mr Cowan manager of the General Denver hotel in Wilmington attended the consistory reunion here.

C. W. Cowan Wilmington, O

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Cornell Beacon Junior Circle Killian Miriam Gross the Killian Company Nursery Auxiliary Alpha Gamma Delta Mount Mercy Drake Relays Olin Center Junction Lutheran Aid Play Ohio Visitors Luberger NTP Lubergers Ase Chala Luberger Company Second Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids Furniture Makers Guild
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