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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1934

Page

4

Dinner Honoring Miss Sanford And Dr Allen At Local Club

A chapter of local society hosted a luncheon and dinner honoring Miss Sanford and Dr Allen. Guests included Miss Rade, Dr Aden, Mr and Mrs Ford, Mr and Mrs Hone, and other local residents. The event featured a linen gift shower for the guest of honor and was held at the Hotel Rose and nearby venues.

Miss Sanford Dr. Allen Jem WM Washington Ascrae Aia Cocont TV Pr Rangers Tivwa More Sr Rose Riavrexas Leo Greenwood Grice SF Moss Ace Glass Miss Glass Edward H Pres

Miss Wolfe to Return from Vacation in Mexico City

Miss Frances Wolfe of 1205 First Avenue FB is expected to return today from a vacation in Mexico City. Mr and Mrs William M Higley of Babson Park Florida arrived late Tuesday to visit friends here and are staying at the Commonwealth apartments.

Wolfe Frances Wolfe First Avenue Mexico City William M Higley Babson Park Commonwealth Apartments

Big Springs area reunion highlights long serving locals

The fifth annual Big Springs school reunion drew forty eight former pupils who enjoyed a noon picnic and business session. Officers were re elected with Mrs Gertrude Mills as president and Mrs Anita Burress as vice president. A reading and musical performances accompanied the gathering on the school grounds.

Big Springs Gertrude Mills Donald Joes George Ruffin G A Patschke Theresa Kang Ceertrade Malle Anne Norman Cook Bamber Twoward Freomverin Poe Bette Mir Frank BO Baldwin Harts Morn Gemce Baker John Everett van Foe Cedar Rapids Times Seekers Oil of Marion Rameton Burgess Robif William Chass Norton Florence Wiliams

Cedar Rapids contract bridge tourn postponed and dates

Four Cajivate contract bridge tournaments start with a ten cent entry for all players at the Cedar Rapids Country Club Mondays with play beginning at 8 pm and entries accepted from 7 45 pm No reservations required for the tourneys The city championship rounds are set for August 23 25 31 at the Hotel Roosevelt and Cedar Lake with the Aug 24 event moved to Roosevelt.

Cedar Rapwt Co Tournes Roosevelt Leig Cerar Lake Hotel Roosevelt

Dorothy Williams Hosts Bridge Buffet Before Teaching

Dorothy Williams of 558 Knollwood Drive SE entertained twelve guests at a buffet supper and bridge on Tuesday evening. Williams will soon leave for Grinnell to teach home economics in public schools. Out-of-town guest Mrs R J Duncan of Burlington attended, along with Eliza Hickok, Wintue Hablitzell, Helen Mokress, Martha Stratton, Corrine Winner, Margaret Pratt, Maxine Uleh, Alice Sundberg, Dorothy Gray, and Gwen Storey. Prizes went to Hickok and Weiner.

Muss Dorothy Williams Knollwood Drive Muss Williams Grinnell R J Duncan Burlington Willams Eliza Hickok Wintue Hablitzell Helen Mokress Martha Stratton Corrine Margaret Pratt Maxine Uleh Alice Sundberg Dorothy Gray Moss Gwen Storey Bridge Miss Hickok Weiner

Grace H Rubek Weds Stanley Machacek In Presbyterian Church

Grace Helen Rubek, niece of Mr and Mrs Bedrich Jandera, married Stanley F Machacek Tuesday at 6 pm in Jan Hus Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured a single ring, organ music by Joe Hicks Jr, and a reception for 150 at Sokol Hall. The couple will reside at 421 Twentieth Street NE. Machacek works at Podzimek Pharmacy.

Grace Helen Rubek Bedrich O. Jandera Mount Vernon Avenue Stanley F Machacek John Machaceck Twenty-third Avenue Jan Hus Presbyterian Church Joseph Bren Joe Hicksa Jr Jander Sokol

State BPW Picnic Set for Newton Sunday

The All-Iowa BPW state picnic will be in Newton at the Newton Country Club on Aug 19 with a 1:30 p.m. dinner. The afternoon includes golf swimming tennis and croquet. members should bring golf clubs and bathing suits to defend the silver cup for best health activities. For reservations and transport call Dr Zoe May Munger health chairman.

Newton Zoe May Munger

Seventh Cerveny reunion held at Petrak farm

The seventh annual Cerveny reunion gathered 176 guests at the Petrak farm hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ludvik Petrak with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Loufek and Mrs. Emuna Hayek in charge. J C Dvorak spoke briefly as SHELEA provided music, followed by games, cards, and a large red white dinner table centerpiece featuring a white ship with the Cerveny name.

Cerveny Ludvik Petrak Joseph Loufek Enmuna Hayek Shelea J C Dvorak J F Cerveny Charles Cerveny Ludowik Petrak Frank Doupnik James Dobry Frank Viasek George Zalesky Milo Vanicek John Troyak Louis Havelka Wesley Wolrab Anna Hajsman Mary Land Mary Roney Evelyn Petrak Ruth Petrak Olga Kilberger Mildred Vilusek Mary Netolicky John Cerveny Joseph Cerveny Donald Borchart Lester Petrak Cedar Rapids Joseph Puduska Edward Dvorsky Joseph Gregor Albin Gregor Doris Gregor Irma Gregor Agnes Tessuk Joseph Poduska Willard Poduska Ernest Sulek Solon W J Dvorak Florence Netolick Mary Kadlee George Dvorak Martin Dvorak Ely Mito Cerveny Wes Iey Sedlacek Louis Sedlacek Barbara Tehel Katherine Cerveny Frances Cerveny Bessie Cerveny Agnes Cerveny Libbie Cerveny Stephan Cerveny Louis Cerveny Emil Lamparek Wesley Cerveny Jr Fairfax Frances Sonka Joseph Higgins Albert Sonka Daniel Sonka Joseph Pint Mary Anderson Hanna Peterson Agnes Sonka Emma Weber Phyllis Anderson Ella Anderson Wesley Sonka Henry Sonka Louis Sonka George Hartzberg George Sonka Bernard Sonka Independence Ther Dorothy John and Thomas Davenport Jisephine Dvorak Swisher

New Fall Silks Drawn From Cereal Names

In Amos Parrish's 1934 fashion column cereal fabrics appear as fine rough surface silks resembling armures with light wool-like drape. The collection includes pebble textures, rough cantons, cereal name fabrics, and an alpaca like crisp silk for tailoring and evening wear. Satin sheets and stiff taffeta remain key for dresses and trims.

Fetter and Family Gather Near Chelsea and Vinton

Mary Fetter and Miss Anna Fetter of Chelsea join Mr and Mrs Paul Sonka and their children Ivadel Dorothy and Paul of Vinton. Mr and Mrs Joseph Louvar and Mr and Mrs Clifford Mhiles of Saratoga attend with Miss Melvina Svec of Buffalo, N.

Mary Fetter Anna Fetter Chelsea Paul Sonka Ivadel Dorothy Paul Vinton Joseph Louvar Clifford Mhiles Saratoga Melvina Svec Buffalo

Johnston Reunion Held in Springville Park

The eighth annual Johnston reunion gathered sixty four members at Butler Park Springville with a noon picnic. Lee A Johnston was elected president and Mrs Ethel Height secretary treasurer. Out of town guests included Helen Pollock Denver George Pearson Burlington and multiple Johnston relatives from Mount Vernon Lisbon and Cedar Rapids.

Adam Leinbaugh Bever Park Iivng J E Gable Cedar Rapids D Leinbaugh Lost Nation Leinbaugh Town City Carn Ruus Anna Leinbaushh Tipton FE B Gable J F Gibe Gabe Jean Edwared Rober George Frederic Hetchel Beach T B Leenbaugh Benton Cedar Ramos Arno'd Wulf Harold Lovg Norma Gordon Evelin JD Lembaugh Reinhart Dalehow Gladys and Lavern Fred Jo Ruus Lafe Leinbaugh Wima Helen Alice Darrel June Donna-Lee Donald W J. Leinbaugh Ruth Clarence WF Leinbaugh Robert Leinbaugh Maron Dalrhow Willam Sher- Tock Mio Leine Daterper Feaood Avan Leu Gabeot Joa Tented Oxford Letbaugh Kenneth Wiocum Lert Cues Water Lawton Po Ro Atkins W Avinbaourh Osen Heery Newatt Ther Chaares W.mata Roose Ama Pott Marte Martha Terbaigh Raph Woon Horst Tororoa Bole Miron Dorothy Bada Johnston Butler Park Springville Lee A. Johnston Ethel Height Helen Pollock Denver Colo George Pearson Burlington E S. Johnston Lawrence Bert Neal Julian Johnston le Grand Mount Vernon Ed Johnston D HH Johnston Clarice Lisbon A L Long

Twelfth Anniversary Observed by Sunshine Auxiliary No 122

The Sunshine auxiliary No 122 L A P M held its twelfth anniversary at Maine lodge hall. Emma Hoffer state president received gifts from Mattie Hronik Addie Sleight and Frances Gremm. The degree staff offered a gladiolus basket and Margaret Noblett played Melody of Love.

Sunshine Auxiliary Maine Lodge Hall W. F. Jepson Canton Rainbow No. 22 Emma Hoffer Department Association of Ladies Auxiliary of Patriarchs Clear Lake Mattie Hronik Addie Sleight Frances Gremm Alta Woodside Margaret Noblett Elsie Cherry Ive Serter Nellle Hl Coggan Sarah Hutton Amelia Schultz Marlon

Ives Family Back From Wisconsin Vacation

Mr and Mrs W. B. Ives and daughter Vivian return from a Wisconsin vacation in Montello where they visited Mr and Mrs N E Bliss. Vivian Ives will soon depart for Brooklyn to attend Pratt Art Institute with a Mason City friend driving to New York and visiting sites en route.

W. B. Ives Eighteenth Street Vivian Wisconsin Montello Wis N. E. Bliss Bliss Mrs. Ives Vivian Ives Brooklyn N. Y Pratt Art Institute Mason City New York

Melsas Take Western Trip With Daughter Anna Mae

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Melsa and their daughter Anna Mae departed Wednesday for a western journey. They expect to be away about two weeks.

A. E. Melsa Anna Mae

Mrs Mulock Returns From Syracuse Visit

From New York Mrs Carrie H Mulock 1544 E Avenue NE has returned after a three week trip to Syracuse with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs W J Scheib. On return she visited her son R P Mulock in Chicago and attended A Century of Progress.

Carrie H. Mulock E Avenue NE Syracuse W. J. Scheib Chicago R. P. Mulock

Miss Clara Ball and Frank Pechman wed in Washington

Miss Clara Lucy Ball and Frank J. Pechman united in marriage on August 12 in Washington Iowa. Rev F C Witzigman officiated. The couple will live on a farm southeast of Iowa City.

Clara Lucy Ball Frank J. Pechman Washington, Ia F. C. Witzigman Ed Ball Iowa City Mike Pechman Adeline Balik Cedar Rapids Lewis Prymek Ainsworth Iowa

Stepanek Family Holds Second Annual Reunion at Riverside Park

The Stepanek family held its second annual reunion at Riverside park pavilion after a picnic dinner for 48 members. L. J. Stepanek, acting president for Mrs. John Stepanek, led the meeting and re-elected officers with Mrs. Stuart Ford for the coming year. Carol Elaine Ford and Richard Janda presented a bouquet to Mrs. John Stepanek, the sole surviving member of the oldest generation, as other relatives in attendance included the Koch and Janda families and Ervin Stepanek's family.

Stepanek Riverside Park Pavilion L. J. Stepanek John Stepanek Stuart Ford Carol Elaine Ford Richard Janda Sam Koch L. V. Koch Frank Janda Oscar Lundquist Ervin Ste

Local families from Traer and surrounding towns listed

Paneck and Mr and Mrs Stuart Ford and their daughter Cedar Rapids Mrs Walter Whitney and her family Iowa Falls Mr and Mrs Charles Conradi and their family and grandson Grundy Center Mr and Mrs Frank Rusek and Mr and Mrs Joseph Podusk and their family Solon and Mr and Mrs Wesley Stepanek and their family Mr and Mrs L J Stepanek and their daughter Mr and Mrs Felix Stepanek and their daughter Mr and Mrs Matt Schoock and Mrs John Stepanek all of Traer

Matt Schoock John Stepanek Traer

Daniels Park Missionary Society to Meet at Fisk Home

The Missionary Society of Daniels Park church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Fisk’s home 801 Oakland Avenue NE.

The Missionary Society of the Daniels Park

Woman's Council Meeting at Second Christian Church

The Woman's Council of the Second Christian church will meet Thursday at 2 15 p m at the church. Mrs John Wooden and Mrs Flora Stevenson will be the hostess and Mrs W McLean will have charge of the program. A large attendance is desired.

Woman's Council of the Second Christian Church John Wooden Flora Stevenson W. McLean

Dorcas Circle to Meet at 1526 Sixth Street NW

The Dorcas Circle of St. James church holds a regular meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. John Feeley with Mrs. FP Jelinek and Mrs. Henry Kenyon as assisting hostesses. Election of officers will be held.

Dorcas St. James Church John Feeley Sixth Street NW FP. Jelinek Henry Kenyon

Ladies Association Picnic At Bever Park In Thursday

The Ladies Association of the First Evangelical church will meet for a picnic luncheon in the small pavilion in Bever park Thursday at 1 p.m. If it rains the event moves to the church dining room. A regular business meeting follows. Hostesses include Mrs. Vedder Bleedner Holsinger Yardho Henecke and Mrs. Hannah Cobb.

Ladies Association of the First Evangelical Church Bever Park S. R. Vedder C. E. Bleedner C. M. Holsinger J. PF. Yardho H. Schaefer Ss.er Henecke Hannah Cobb

Ladies Aid Meeting at Kenwood Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid society meets at Mrs. G. W. Mastin's home 145 Thirty-fourth street NE Friday at 2 p.m. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. W. D. Potter, Mrs. O. P. Hanna and Mrs. W. H. Sells.

Ladies Aid Society Kenwood Methodist Church G. W. Mastin Thirty-fourth Street W. D. Potter O. P. Hanna W. H. Sells

Saron Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of Saron Lutheran church will meet at Bever Park Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.

Saron Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society of the Saron Lutheran Church Bever Park

Cedar Rapids Five Hundred Club Card Party at Moose Hall

The Cedar Rapids Five Hundred Club plans a card party at Moose Hall on Thursday at 2 pm. Games of 500 will be played and prizes awarded.

Five Hundred Cedar Rapids Moose Hall

Moose Hall Hosts Standard Life and Women of the Moose

Standard Life Association No 172 meets Thursday evening at Moose hall for a business session followed by a card party with pinochle and 500. Moose Women plan a Thursday gathering for an annual full house cleaning of meeting quarters under homemaking chairman Mrs Mary Kness, with a picnic lunch at noon.

Standard Life Standard Life Association No Moose Hall Moose

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