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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1936

Page

37

Visitors Honored At Theater Party And Buffet Supper

A theater party and buffet supper Saturday honored Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Imes of West Englewood New Jersey, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orie S. Imes. Twelve guests were entertained at the Paramount theater by Mr. and Mrs. H L DeYoung before returning to their home for supper with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ilen. The Imes party included Mr. and Mrs. Orien Imes and Mr. and Mrs. J Clyde Lick and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Weber and their son Ronald who plan to leave today or Monday.

Dewey Imes West Englewood N. J Orie S. Imes Upland Drive H. L. DeYoung Third Avenue Paramount Orien Imes J. Clyde Lick Rudy Weber Ronald

Marye Borschel to Wed Ronald Holets

Marye Elyn Borschel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward F Borschel of 1802 Washington Ave SE, will marry Ronald Ramsey Holets son of Mr and Mrs B F Holets of Fairfax in September. She graduated from Coe College in 1935 and teaches home economics at Garrison High School and worked as a dietitian at Camp Huaga. Holets 1933 Coe College graduate, Delta Phi Epsilon member, lieutenant in ROTC, serves as executive officer at the Lamont civilian conservation camp.

Edward F. Borschel Washington Avenue Marye Elyn Ronald Ramsey Holets B. F. Holets Fairfax Miss Borschel Coe College Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Phi Kappa Phi Garrison Camp Huaga Holets Delta Phi Epsilon Fraternity Reserve Officers Training Corps Civilian Conservation Camp Lamont E. F. Borschel Washington Avenue SE B. F Holets Mary Louise Zbanek Mary Zbanek Bever Avenue SE

Sage announces engagement of Myra Louise Sage

J F Sage of 1301 Nineteenth Avenue Southwest announces the engagement of his daughter Myra Louise Sage to Derrill G Stanton of Los Angeles son of Ralph Stanton of 340 Twentieth Street Northwest. The wedding is planned for Los Angeles on September 1 and Miss Sage will depart August 22 with sisters Irene Sage and Mrs John Taggart as bridesmaids. They will reside in Redondo Beach California.

J. F Sage Nineteenth Avenue Myra Louise Derrill G. Stanton Los Angeles Ralph Stanton Twentieth Street Los Aneles

Marriage of Marie Cooper to Milton Weislogel in Gary Ind

Mrs J J Schmickle of Alburnett announces the marriage of her daughter Marie Cooper to Milton Weislogel of Gary Indiana son of Mr and Mrs C B Weislogel of Alburnett The ceremony occurred Saturday in Gary They were attended by Mr and Mrs Unzicker The bride wore a navy dress with white accessories She is a 1931 Alburnett High School and 1931 Iowa State Teachers College graduate and has taught locally The groom is a 1931 Alburnett High School graduate and 1936 Iowa State College alumnus employed by Carnegie Steel in Gary They will reside in Gary Indiana

J. J. Schmickle Alburnett Marie Cooper Milton Weislogel Gary Ind C. B. Weislogel Unzicker Weislogel Alburnett High School J. L. Hall Coumbia Nadine J. W. Thompson Manchester Clyde Thompson Hopkinton Kenwood Methodist Parsonage Frederick B. Thiel Edna Thompson al Eberhart Thompson Monticello University of Iowa Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity

First Evangelical Class Hosts Picnic for Frances Danberg

The Allah Lota Alofa class entertained Thursday evening at Ellis Park for Frances Danberg on her marriage to Lester Woodward last Saturday. She received a gift from the class. Mrs Dorothy Couser of Ada Oklahoma and Mrs Pauline Brown and her son Jers of Matiga were guests.

Allah Lota Alofa First Evangelical Church Ellis Park Frances Danberg Lester Woodward Dorothy Couser Ada, Okla Pauline Brown Jers Matiga

Rev and Mrs James C Ross Visit Watertown Couple

The Rev Mr and Mrs James C Ross of Watertown Ontario arrived Friday to spend a week at the home of Mr and Mrs S T Ross at 1428 Fifth Avenue SE. The Rev Mr Ross is a nephew of S T Ross.

James C Ross Watertown Ontario Canada S T Ross Fifth Avenue Mr. Ross S T. Ross

Womans Relief Corps Plans Picnic At August 20

The Womans Relief Corps will meet Thursday at 2 pm to plan the annual picnic scheduled for August 20. Members will discuss event details and arrangements.

Womans Relief Corps

Wedding Plans Highlight September Engagements

Engagements announced for Marye Elyn Borschel to Ronald Ramsey Holets, and Mary Louise Zbanek to Arthur Ziemer, with Frances Lucile Norton to Charles Cuyler, and Kathryn Ellen Hefner to Carl Headlee. Details list the parents and addresses of each party, noting September weddings.

Suburban Co-Workers Picnic at Bever Park

The Suburban Co-Workers plan a Wednesday evening picnic at Bever Park bringing covered dishes sandwiches and utensils. Coffee cream ice cream and lemonade will be furnished by the group. Companions of the Forest Circle No 1367 will meet Wednesday evening in the Odd Fellows hall 109% Second Avenue SE.

Bever Park Companions of the Forest Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE

Westwood Club Meeting Near Hillside Drive

The Westwood club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Miss B Nicvas located at 1115 Hillside Drive NW.

Westwood Club

Ladies Auxiliaries Plan Meetings and Card Parties

The report lists multiple local groups meeting at Bever Park and Moose Hall. Events include a Wednesday luncheon with cards and games, Friday practice with thimbles and needles, a Thursday card party with five hundred and pinochle, and a Monday pine for the children with dinner at 1 pm. Members asked to bring usual picnic supplies.

Bever Park Home For the Friendless West Side Pine For the Children of the Home

Court Cedar No 3 Foresters Meet Wednesday Evening

Court Cedar No 3 Foresters of America will hold a meeting at 8 pm on Wednesday. All Foresters are urged to attend.

Foresters of America Vni O.O F

Frances Danberg Becomes Bride of Lester Woodward

Frances Danberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Danberg 1220 First avenue W and Lester A Woodward son of Mr and Mrs W A Woodward 209 Nineteenth Street NE were married Saturday at 8 pm at First Evangelical church. Rev George Stauffer officiated with Miss Vivian Danberg maid of honor and Mervin Woodward best man. Ushers Harold Flannery and Dwight Danberg. Reception at the Danberg home with gladioli and ferns. The couple plan a Chicago home after Niagara Falls and New York City trip.

Frances Danberg Frank Danberg First Avenue Lester A. Woodward W. A. Woodward Nineteenth Street First Evangelical Church George Stauffacher Vivian Danberg Mervin Woodward Harold Flannery Boone Dwight Danberg Joanna Hill Miss Danberg Elmer Peterson Moline Ill L. A. Talbot Woodward Niagara Falls New York City

Rotarians To Meet At Country Club

Rotary club meets Monday at 12 15 noon at Cedar Rapids Country Club. A water sports program will be presented in the pool with swimming diving and Red Cross life saving exhibited by Bill Walsmith John Stark Sam Johnson Martha Trewin Betty Carruthers Virginia Collins and Audrey Jones.

Rotary Club Cedar Rapids Country Club Fred W. Bailey G. W. Cornwell Red Cross Bill Walsmith John Stark Sam Johnson Martha Trewin Betty Carruthers Virginia Collins Audrey Jones

Dinner Party Honors Guest In Connie Dixon Relations

Miss M. Joan Chehak hosted a dinner at 395 Twenty sixth Street SE for house guest Miss Marilyn Crawford of Dixon Illinois. Attendees included Misses Virginia Dodds Theone Larson Kathryn Wandel Jeanne Wandel Barbara Ramsey Marjorie Moravec June De Nio and out-of-town guest Miss Helen Rhodes of Dixon Illinois visiting Barbara Ramsey at 1753 B Avenue NE. After dinner the group attended a ball game.

M. Joan Chehak Twenty-sixth Street Marilyn Crawford Dixon, Il Virginia Dodds Theone Larson Kathryn Jeanne Wandel Barbara Ramsey Marjorie Moravec June de Nio Helen Rhodes Dixon, Til Avenue NE

Ladies Auxiliary to Switchmen's Union Meets at Moose Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Switchmen's union will meet Wednesday evening at Moose hall. Picnic plans for that day have been postponed due to the weather.

Switchmen's Union Moose Hall

Valley camp 2136 meeting announced

Valley camp 2136 will meet Friday evening in the Odd Fellow hall. Refreshments will be served.

Valley Camp 2136 Odd Fellow

Sunshine auxiliary meeting and Degree of Honor postponement

Sunshine auxiliary No 22 L A P M to drill Tuesday. Degree of Honor Carrie Morcombe lodge No 2 postpones regular meeting to August 19.

Carrie Morcombe

Women’s Benefit association meeting and card party

The Women’s Benefit Association No 26 will meet Wednesday at 1 pm at Mrs Flossie Ross’s home 321 F Avenue NW A card party for members and friends will follow at 2 pm with prizes. Modern Woodmen Linden Camp No 145 will meet Tuesday at 8 pm in Odd Fellows Hall 109 Second Avenue SE plans for an Ells Park picnic on Aug 18 and the fiftieth anniversary of Linden Camp will be observed.

Standard Life Association Standard Life Association No Moose Hall Woman's Benefit Association No 26 Flossie Ross F Avenue NW Modern Woodmen Linden Camp Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE Ells Park Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Lodge No 79 J.O O F

Newcomers Party Planned for Wednesday in Cedar Rapids

A welcome event for new residents takes place Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:30 PM at Bishop's Cafeteria. Attendees will enjoy cards and tea in the afternoon. All women who have recently moved to Cedar Rapids are invited. For more details contact Miss Grace Boston at 8558.

Bishop's Cedar Rapids Miss Grace Boston

Garrett family arrives in town for two week visit

Mrs J. W. Garrett and daughter Barbara Ann from Honolulu Hawaii arrived to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs T O Dunlop at 1414 Fourth Avenue SE. They will stay about two weeks.

J. W. Garrett Barbara Ann Honolulu Hawaii Garrett T O Dunlop Fourth Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society Set to Meet Tuesday

The Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt Hotel.

Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society Roosevelt Hotel

Home for Aged Women Board Meeting Announced

The board of managers for the Home for Aged Women will meet Tuesday at 10 am at the home to discuss ongoing operations and governance.

Home For Aged Women Board Board of Managers For the Home For Aged Women

Lutes Family Heads to Minnesota Canada Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs WH B Lutes of 1617 B avenue NE along with Miss Margaret Lutes of Chicago and Mrs Peter Dippel of 618 L street SW departed Sunday for a two week fishing journey in Minnesota and Canada.

WH B Lutes Avenue NE Margaret Lutes Chicago Peter Dippel L Street Minnesota Canada

Mary Helen Ilsley Weds Marlin Fuller at Spirit Lake

Mary Helen Ilsley daughter of H. E. Ilsley of Spirit Lake and Marlin Fuller of Chicago married Saturday afternoon at 4 at the bride’s parents home in Spirit Lake. Rev. Herbert Marsh officiated before relatives and close friends. The bride, in light blue gown, wore gardenia corsage. attendant Mrs. John Matucha wore yellow and blue larkspur bouquet. Attendants included Miss Mary Whetzel and Miss Nylene Doudna. best man was Mr. Matucha. The couple will reside in Moline Illinois after Fuller’s transfer with International Harvester.

Mary Helen Ilsey H. E. Isley Spirit Lake Coe College Marlin Fuller Chicago Herbert Marsh John Matucha Matucha Mary Whetzel Cleveland DeWitt Lockwood Rock Rapids Nylene Doudna Fuller Coe Chi Omega University of Chicago Laura Fuller Flat Rock Ill International Harvester Company

Davis Hosts Club Dinner Then Alumnus Banquet

Mr and Mrs A W Davis hosted a club dinner Saturday at Mrs Wurster s tea room with garden service and pinochle at home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs O A Conwell Mr and Mrs Peter McCracken and Mr and Mrs W E Stoltenberg. The Davises planned to attend the Volga high school alumni banquet today.

A. W. Davis C Avenue NE

Breakfast Bridge At Mrs G I Scott Home

Mrs. G. I. Scott hosted a Friday breakfast at 412 Seventh Avenue SW with larkspur centerpieces. Bridge results awarded high prize to Mrs. C. E. Ferris, second to Mrs. Joe Stoddard, and consolation to Mrs. W. W. Roy. guests included Mrs. Ferris and others.

G. I. Scott Seventh Avenue SW C. E. Ferris Joe Stoddard W. W. Roy Ferris Stoddard Roy Emil Shull Carl Goodwin A. M. Scott Hazel Johnson

Beechers Host California Guests at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Beecher invite as their guests Mrs Beecher’s brother and E Lee Aldrich of Temple City California. Also visiting are sister-in-law and Mr and Mrs Calif with their daughters Harriet and Betty Lee.

Ira A. Beecher B Avenue NE Beecher E. Lee Aldrich Temple City Mrs. Calif Harriet Betty Lee

American Legion Auxiliary to Meet in Hanford Post

The American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford post No 5 will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Memorial building. Executive board members convene at 7 30. Refreshments will be by Mrs H N Steele and her division.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building H. N. Steele

Hemmers Return From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs W J Hemmer and daughters Dorothy and Ruth of 1808 Second Street SW have returned from a two week trip visiting the Black Hills Salt Lake City Denver Yellowstone Park and Estes Park.

W. J. Hemmer Second Street Dorothy Ruth Black Hills Salt Lake City Denver Yellowstone Park Estes Park

Eller Family Plans Lake Visit After Des Moines Trip

Mrs. Cora Eller and her daughter Lucille leave for Des Moines to meet Stratton Eller they will drive to Lake Okoboji to visit for a week at the cottage of Mrs. Fidelianch and her daughter Rosa.

Cora Eller Fourth Avenue SE Lucille Des Moines Stratton Eller Eller Lake Okoboji Fredel Ianach Rosaec

East Side WCTU Plans Tuesday Lunch Meeting

The East Side W C T U will meet Tuesday at 12 30 for a picnic lunch at St Pauls Methodist church. Miss Edna Kemp county president will report on the national convention at Tulsa. Officers will be elected.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Edna Kemp Tulsa

West Side W. C. T. U. to Hold Picnic Luncheon

The West Side W. C. T. U. meets Wednesday at 12 30 for a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. L A Walker 407 Sixteenth street SE.

L. A. Walker Sixteenth Street

Houser Family To Spend Ten Days In Colorado

Mr and Mrs R A Houser and Miss Blanche Houser of 1432 First Avenue West depart today for Colorado for a ten day visit.

R. A. Houser First Avenue Blanche Houser Colorado

Big Springs School Reunion Set For August

The Big Springs annual reunion will be held Sunday August 9 at the school. All former students current attendees and their families are invited. Attendees bring a dish and coffee will be provided.

Big Springs

Evelyn Drake and Marvin Nedrow Married at Home Ceremony

Mrs. Pearl Drake announces the marriage of daughter Evelyn to Marvin Nedrow. The ceremony was held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Evelyn's mother's home with Rev. S. R. Drake officiating. The couple will reside at 813 Seventh Avenue SW after August 2 following a brief northern Minnesota trip.

Pearl Drake Seventh Avenue Evelyn Marvin Nedrow E. M. Nedrow Marion Bert Nedrow John T. Wurster Seventh Avenue SW

Kathryn Hefner to Marry Carl Headlee This Sept

Mr and Mrs T K Hefner announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Kathryn Ellen to Carl W Headlee son of E D Headlee of Anamosa. The wedding will be Sept 9. Kathryn has attended the University of Iowa for two years. Headlee is connected with Anamosa Milling Co.

Arthur Ziemer Dubuque Frances Lucile Norton Allan C. Norton Forest Drive Charles Cuyler G. W. Cuyler Meadowbrook Drive Kathryn Ellen Hefner T. K. Hefner Eighteenth Street Carl W. Headlee E. D. Headlee Anamosa Kathryn Ellen Miss Hefner University of Iowa Mr. Headlee Anamosa Milling Company

Betty Kitterman Returns From Western Trip

Miss Betty Kitterman of 1627 First Avenue W returned Saturday after a month in the west. She met her aunt Mrs W E Slyvester of La Junta Colorado and they drove to California to visit relatives.

Betty Kitterman First Avenue West Kitterman W. E. Slyvester la Junta Colo California

Visit to Sorority Sisters in Oelwein

Miss Janet Thomas and Miss Jane Fuhrmeister left today to visit for a short time with sorority sisters in Oelwein, Miss Ida Mae Piepen and Miss Darleen Pollock.

Oelwein Janet Thomas Twentieth Street SE Jane Fuhrmeister Fifth Avenue Ida Maepieen Darleen Polock

Miss McBroom and Miss Young Start Eastward Motor Trip

Miss Lois McBroom and Miss Helen Young left Friday evening for a two weeks motor trip through the east. Their itinerary includes Niagara Falls Boston New York City and Washington D C.

Lois McBroom Park Avenue SE Helen Young Avenue NE Niagara Falls Boston New York City Washington, D. C

Family returns from Cross Lake trip in Minnesota

Mr and Mrs B N Shean of 1831 C avenue NE returned Saturday with their children Ruth Nancy Johnny and David after spending a week at Cross Lake Minnesota accompanied by Miss Anna Lilja.

Cross Lake B N. Shean C Avenue Ruth Nancy Johnny David Anna Lilja Minn

Benders to Colorado on Ten Day Rocky Mountain Trip

Mrs. Clara G. Bender along with Miss Elizabeth and Katharine Bender depart for a ten day trip to Colorado. They will visit Rocky Mountain National Park Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo during the journey.

Clara G. Bender Third Avenue SE Elizabeth and Katharine Bender Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

Friendly Club to Meet Tuesday for Evening Games

Members of the Friendly club will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Charles Marsden 720 Second Street NW for an evening of entertainment and games.

Charles Marsden Second Street NW

Miss Esther Smith to be Honored at Parties

Miss Esther Smith of 312 Sixe teenth street NE will wed Dr Willard Kirkpatrick of Chicago on Aug 15. Cedar Rapids Country club hosts a morning affair with pink decorations and gifts for the bride elect. Guests include Margaret Mansfield Lila Palmer Juanita Jordan Mary Hughes Lucille Funkey Betty French Harriet Mateer Wilma Coon Jeanette Focht Ruth Kemp and Mrs Harold Severn. A Monday treasure hunt hosted by Miss Juanita Jordan at 1853 Fifth Avenue SE ends with refreshments and another gift for the bride elect. Guest list includes Pauline Ogden Elizabeth Focht Mary Louise Zbanek Betty Mary Jo French Gladys Stary and Jannan Chapel.

Esther Smith Sixeteenth Street Willard Kirkpatrick Chicago Elizabeth Focht Pauline Ogden Cedar Rapids Country Club Miss Smith Margaret Mansfield Lila Palmer Juanita Jordan Mary Hughes Lucille Funkey Betty French Harriet Mateer Wilma Coon Jeanette Focht Ruth Kemp Harold Severn Juanita Jordon Fifth Avenue SE Miss Jordon Mary Louis’ Zbanek

Miss Moon Heads to Spirit Lake Cottage Holiday

Miss Harriet Moon of First Avenue NE sails for Spirit Lake with friends Miss Hope Kurtz of 1524 Fifth Avenue SE and Miss Ethel Woodbridge of B43 Third Avenue SE to spend several weeks at Moon's lakeside cottage.

Harriet Moon First Hope Kurtz Fifth Avenue SE Ethel Woodbridge Third Avenue Spirit Lake Moon

Strawberry Point Garden Club Holds Floral Parade of Awards

The Strawberry Point Garden Club hosted a Wednesday garden party at Mrs. Pauline Lundt’s home with president Mrs. Freda Smith presiding. County president Mrs. Ollie Cole led the program and awards listed include African zinnia first to Mrs. Emma Fealner and second to Mrs. Grace Eaton. phlox first to Mrs. Anna Weger and second to Mrs. Pauline Lundt. other prizes went to Grace Eaton Sophia Schug Edith Gladwin and Mary Weger for various blooms.

Strawberry Point Garden Club Pauline Lundt Freda Smith Ollie Cole Zinnia Emma Fealner Grace Eaton Sophia Schug Edith Gladwin Phlox Anna Weger California Mary Weger

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