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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1932
Page
9
Cedar Rapids society follows summer travel with many stays and departures as residents and visitors plan vacations. Mrs. Don Carlton of Fort Oglethorpe Ga arrives for two weeks visiting Dr. and Mrs. Beardsley and later cousins Mr. and Mrs. Yuill.
The engagement of Miss Eleanor Linn of Davenport to R Thomas Termohlen of Belmont Massachusetts was announced at a dinner and bridge party hosted by Mrs Henry Houseman. Linn a University of Kansas graduate works in a law office. Termohlen a Cornell graduate and agricultural engineer with Louden Machinery Company. They plan to marry in early December.
The Junior Arts association plans its fourth birthday dinner dance for August 24 at Hotel Montrose. The Cedar View Golf Club venue changed. Walter Staves presides with advisor Miss Bertha Sargent supervising committees. Dinner at 7 in the Corn room, dancing starts at 9 with music and an orchestra. Over 100 reservations already received.
Today features a special guest program at the Girl Reserve camp at Wapsie Y. Guests are to be entertained between 3 and 3 30 p m. Campers depart for Cedar Rapids Monday ending Cedar Rapids girls camping for the season.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella will host a Mercy Hospital benefit bridge party on August 27 at 2 30 p m in Bever Park Pavilion. Irene Marousek is general chair with Mary Reese Mary Sebetka and Violet Pieper on the committee. Additional committees were appointed this week.
A large attendance is anticipated for a dinner dance on the opening day of the Eastern Iowa Tennis tournament at Cedar Rapids Country club. The event is a guest day affair with many tournament players expected among local guests. Committees cover location tickets tables chairs reception and decorations with numerous chairmen and members listed.
Dr and Mrs Barclay J Moon and daughter Susan returned from Spirit Lake after ten days at the Moon cottage. Their son Dickie stayed with grandparents A C Moon. Also returning from Crandall's lodge on Spirit Lake were Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes, Mr and Mrs Donald Lynch, and Dr and Mrs Wayne J Foster.
Miss Eleanor Schroeder of Marshfield Oregon has visited Mr and Mrs Charles F Clark Cedar Rapids area and will return to Cedar Rapids to visit Elizabeth Epler at 1930 Linden Drive SE after spending time with relatives in Keystone.
Mrs G C Wheeler of Cedar Rapids and her mother Mrs Rohrer of Long Beach California depart for Manitou Colorado for several weeks. They will visit Billy Wheeler at Tom Tucker ranch and plan to return to Cedar Rapids and California respectively after the stay.
The Rev. R. J. Campbell will spend part of August at Mooselake Minnesota and be joined later by his daughter Miss Mary Campbell of New York City. Miss Campbell may accompany him back to Cedar Rapids for a visit.
Miss Adelia Boynton will leave 2335 Blake Boulevard SE with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Boyton to return to Washington D C at the start of next week to resume her work.
Miss Jane Crosby of Washington will arrive early this week to visit Mr. and Mrs. Tidenns C. Yarnell at 421 Twenty-first Street NE. She has made several previous visits in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Charles E. Farnsworth and her daughter Helen of Winchester Massachusetts have returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland at Country Club Drive SE where they had spent two weeks.
Mrs. George Lutgerding of Phoenix Arizona and her sister Miss Nell Cherry spend the week end in Tama at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Cherry.
Miss Janet Murray of 1829 B avenue NE will return the last of the week, as noted in local notices.
Mrs Kent C Ferman and Miss DeElda Elwood will return from Chicago today after a week there, traveling from 1234 Fourth Avenue SE.
Mr and Mrs Sherman Yates of Tipton spent several days in Cedar Falls this weekend.
Mrs Thomas C Yarnell and Miss Frances Allen entertained friends Saturday evening for birthdays. The gathering was held at Col C B Robbins cabin on the Wapsie with several guests in attendance.
Mrs. Charles E. Roberts 1759 B avenue NE with her daughter Betty and son Charles will arrive early next week after a two months trip in the west. They toured Rapid City South Carolina with Mrs. Thomas Gibberson and Spokane Washington with Mr. and Mrs. George B. Ainslie before continuing to Seattle San Francisco and San Jose to visit Mrs Roberts’ mother and sister.
Miss Doris Cook and her guest Miss Catherine Carney of Boston left this week for Gardner Montana to visit Miss Cook's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Gerald Yetter.
Miss Marie Zobl wed Clarence Horton in a 7 am Tuesday ceremony at St. Wenceslaus church. Rev A Vojacek officiated with maid of honor Theresa Zobl and bridesmaids Irma Lattner Pauline Frink. Best man was Edward Huber. The couple, en route to Washington DC for a Knights of Columbus convention, will reside in Las Vegas after September 1.
Diane Waples daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank C Waples 331 Forest Drive SE marked her seventh birthday on Saturday from 3 to 6 with a party for twelve girls. Guests included Joan Hawkinson Theodora Davis Marion Toms Ann Wadsworth Dorothy Ridgeway Nancy Polly Green Carol Jean Curran Patricia Benesh Nadine and Arlene Sinaiko.
Cedar Rapids youths who attended Cheley camps in Colorado will come home August 28, accompanied by Miss Bernice Boynton a former girls camp councillor. Girls campers include Mary Winslow Sara Huntington Elizabeth Melberg while boys campers are Roswell Pickford Sandoe Jordan George Lindsay and Robert Good.
Mr and Mrs William B Miller arrived Saturday evening from Ottumwa and will visit Mrs Bolton and her parents Mr and Mrs Malcolm V Bolton on Second Avenue SE. They plan to stay until midweek then visit Walter Barngrovers for a week or ten days.
Mr and Mrs Owen N Elliott and Mrs Martha Elliott of 544 Vernon drive SE are on a motor trip through the east and Canada. They were in New York last week.
Mr and Mrs John O Deets arrive today from Waterloo for a week with Mr and Mrs Walter E at 524 Twenty second Street SE.
Mrs Lyle Hosler and her daughter Patricia of Peoria Illinois return home today after a week with Miss Florence Ferman at 1234 Fourth Avenue SE.
5S. W. Wilder visits Mrs. D. Pirie Beyea at her summer home on Moose Lake during a several day stay.
Mrs. E. H. Streeter announces the marriage of her daughter Laura Marie Brown to W A Galli of Chicago. The ceremony took place August 9 in Waukegan. The Gallis will reside at 3814 West Roosevelt Road Chicago. Mr Galli is a printer for the Herald and Examiner.
Iowa Lambda chapter of the Beta Phi business girls sorority met Monday at 7 p.m. at Miss Margaret Fee's home 1315 Second Avenue SE. The regular meeting will be followed by a bridge party.
Mr and Mrs H A Westenburg hosted their son Seerene Lee of Minneapolis and other relatives at 719 Second Ave BW as they visited Mrs West a parents, Mr and Mrs Will S Somstock, during a brief Minneapolis stay.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Stahl visit Cedar Rapids with their son and daughter for a few days to see friends and tour local sites.
Cedar Rapids female players prepare for the Eastern Iowa tennis matches at the Cedar Rapids Country Club courts in the week ahead. Local standout Mrs James W Bell, a former state champion, returns to competition alongside younger talents Frances Eby Patricia Burkhalter Esther Yothers Marian Safely and Margaret Bi der man. Safely holds the city championship.
Miss Viola Naibert of 2404 Grande avenue SE entertained thirty girls at a Paramount theater party Saturday afternoon. After the performance they played bridge on the mezzanine and enjoyed refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Les ter Burmeister and Mrs. Lewis Han with Miss Irene Klinger and Miss de Onk assisting.
Bridge players from Cedar Rapids and across the state gather at the Clear Lake Country Club for the annual tournament August 17 to 20. More than 125 cups and trophies are offered across six championship and nine special events, with fifteen contests total. Entrants pay nominal fees and hundreds are expected to attend.
Miss Mable Graepler Miss Irene and Miss Ruth Esther Dean of Girls will travel to Des Moines today to attend the Iowa Young People's conference of the Christian churches next week.
John Griffith and Miss Lorraine Anderson of Minneapolis are weekend guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Griffith in Wenig farm. The visit is described as a family honor and social occasion.
The Young Women’s Guild of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church will host a picnic for members and families at Bever Park on Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring the usual picnic supplies.
Miss Rose Seidler of the Hotel Roosevelt and her guest Miss Thilda Kattler of St. Louis depart Monday for a vacation trip to Eagle River Wisconsin.
Miss Melvina Svec of Buffalo New York taught during the summer session at the State Teachers College. She will spend the rest of the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs John Svec at 1612 Maplewood Drive NE. Miss Svec previously taught at Wilson Junior High.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ross of Chicago, formerly Cedar Rapids, travel with Mr. Ross and his wife visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ross of 112 Fourteenth Street SE, and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Knickerbocker of Fairfax. Mrs. Knickerbocker is Mr. Ross’ sister.
Miss Maude Carr of 219 Twenty Fifth Street Drive SE has just returned from Portland Oregon after spending two weeks visiting her sister, Mrs Marshall Howard.
Miss Thelma Hollenbeck of 257 Twelfth street NW has returned after spending ten days with relatives and friends in Alton Kansas and Omaha Nebraska.
The Tuesday Art club will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Jay T. Erebs on 1431 Second Avenue SE.
Aldebaran Court No 12 Tribe of Ben Hur will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 15 p m in Ben Hur hall with members urged to attend.
Rebekah Lodge No 79 schedules a meeting Monday at 8 p m in the LI O O F hall. The agenda includes initiation and all visiting Rebekahs are invited to attend.
Linden camp No. 145 Modern Woodmen of America will hold a card party Monday at 8 30 p m Five hundred will be played with prizes and refreshments provided in a community event hosted by the lodge.
Sunshine auxiliary No 22 L A P M plans a picnic dinner at Be ver park Sunday August 21 at 1 30 P M Marion auxiliary and canton invited.
The Tirzah society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edna Vosburgh at 369 Nineteenth street SE. An after meeting card party is planned starting at 2 30 p m with Mrs E Lenway assisting.
The fourth annual Kelly Fagan and Honey family reunion gathered at the fair grounds with fifty three attendees from West Liberty and nearby towns including Springdale Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Tipton. A Tipton golf club event followed with lunch and games as Mrs Elly Rehehen and Mrs Charles Willey earned bridge honors.
The division of the Methodist Aid society chaired by Mrs. W. L. Hart held a silver tea in the church parlors with thirty two attendees. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Munn of Erie pa are en route from Mrs. Munn's sister Mrs. W. D. Merritt to Cedar Rapids for a Munn reunion. Mr. and Mrs. William Osborn of Pasadena are visiting. Mrs. Alice Port visits Gearhart in Omaha. her daughter Miss Helen traveled to California with friends.
Randalia Kill Kare Klub picnic was won at Klocks Island Thursday. Names present include Maxine Hills, Miss Pritchard, Mesdames Charles Hamrick, Dick Holmes, Oscar Metcalf, George Metcalf, and Harold Loban hostess upcoming Sept 7 event at Mrs. Harold Loban’s home in Postville area.
After an intermission due to the American Legion auxiliary convention the weekly summer organ recitals resume at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday on the municipal organ in the Memorial building. Miss Lois Kent will perform the recital and is listed among artists including Handel and Schumann in the program.
The Methodist Ladies Kensington met at Mrs. Emma Miller’s home on Thursday afternoon. A birthday program honored August birthdays including Mildred Hittie Velma Williams Eleanor Joy Nicoll Gene Thimmel Mrs Hannah McArthur and Mrs Florence Gilliland. Daniel Keller, stationed at Chanute flying field Rantoul IL, visited Sunday. Ash Clippenger’s Samans hosted a party at Velma Hines’ home Thursday evening. Committee on the affair included Miss Bertha Busch Miss Esther Miller Charles and Merle Miller and Rush Clippen ger.
Mrs. Edward Hamdorf and daughter Patsy camp this week at Balhorn cottage near Wheatland on the Wapsie river. On Wednesday they hosted Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson and sons Murray and Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Guenther, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McIlvain for dinner. Axel Peterson hosted a card gathering. high score went to Mrs. Tay Riedesel, with Mrs. Emil Koch, Mrs. Walter Thiele, and Mrs. Theodore Jeppe receiving the other honors. The Cinque club, led by Mrs. Edward Siegmund, honored Mrs. Charles Heckard, Mrs. Albert Hoker, and Mrs. Otto Klahn, and plans a meeting with Mrs. Margaret Russell next week.
Wilton Junction reports the Whitmer family will hold its twelfth annual reunion at Weed Park in Muscatine on September 4. The Budeler family reunion drew about 100 attendees at Longview Park in Rock Island on Sunday. Mrs. Nicolaus hosted a family dinner for grandson Harold Nicolaus in Los Angeles after his six week visit home.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Wertzbaugher and Elvin A. Marks were married Wednesday at the bride’s country home near Anamosa. Rev. Harry D. Green of the Methodist church officiated. The couple will reside in West Branch where Mr. Marks is in business.
Mrs. George F. Lee entertained three former college classmates at her Dysart home on Wednesday. Guests included Miss Rachel Peisen of Eldore and Ivan Sheeler of Fairfax, among others.
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