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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1936

Page

10

Maree Houck Weds Dr E B McConkie In Fort Dodge

Maree Houck daughter of Mr and Mrs H G Houck of Fort Dodge married Dr E B McConkie son of Mrs W A McConkie at the Wraywood club Fort Dodge. Rev Stuart M Patterson officiated before an improvised altar with roses palms and lights. Out of town guests included the McConkie family and Cedar Rapids visitors. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after September 1.

Maree Houck Dr. E. B. McConkie Fort Dodge E. B. McConkie

Women judges to attend garden shows at harvest festival

Mrs Henry Hromek of 715 Second Avenue SW and Mrs J L Rhea of 500 Sinclair Avenue SE will travel to Springville on Tuesday morning to judge the flower show at the annual harvest festival. In the afternoon they will judge the flower show at the Mechanicsville community fair.

Henry Hromek Second Avenue J. L. Rhea Sinclair Avenue Springville Mechanicsville

Reverend Little Expected Back This Week

The Rev. Robert Little of 2166 Blake Boulevard SE is expected to return the first of the week after a two week vacation. He spent time in Chicago and visited his home in Wahbash Indiana.

Robert Little Blake Boulevard Chicago Wabash Ind

Lynch Family Returns From Michigan Visit

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lynch Jr. of 1841 Bever Avenue SE returned Friday night from Grand Rapids Michigan where they were guests for two weeks of Mrs. Lynch's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Mayne.

C. J. Lynch, Jr Bever Avenue Grand Rapids Mich

Out of Town Guests Feted In Marion Area Parties

A Marion picnic honored Miss Metta Unrau of Phoenix Arizona as a house guest of Mr and Mrs W F Protzman and Dr and Mrs J W Altfillisch. She also attended a sewing club meeting at Mrs R W Manatt's home with several other guests including Mrs Richard Lord and her daughter Mrs Marvin Gillham and Mrs Myra Crozer visiting in Clinton with Mr and Mrs C D Hedberg.

Marion Metta Unrau Phoenix Ariz W. F. Protzman Meadowbrook Drive J. W. Altfillisch Unrau Sewing Club R. W. Manatt Park Avenue SE Richard Lord Marvin Gillham Los Angeles Myra Crozer Clinton C. D. Hedberg

Local Residents Near Buffalo Wyoming Return From West Trip

Mr and Mrs William J Rinderknecht and Mrs Laura Bachman are due back today after a three week visit at Lucasta near Buffalo Wyoming Dr and Mrs C V Lehman returned last Thursday and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Kennedy and their son William came home earlier this week from the same Wyoming retreat The three couples departed the same weekend for the western trip

William J. Rinderknecht Fifth Avenue SE Rinderknecht Laura Bachman Lucasta Buffalo Wyo Cc. V. Lehman Wilbur Kennedy William Upland Drive Wyoming

Mercy hospital alumnae annual picnic at Ellis park

Mercy hospital alumnae plan a Monday 3 p.m. picnic at the duck pond pavilion Ellis park. Members should bring covered dishes and sandwiches and may reserve with Mrs Don Wingert at 2 6830 Mrs Lowell Miller at 2 9962 or Viola Erger at 2 4083.

Mercy Hospital Duck Pond Ellis Park Don Wingert Lowell Miller Viola Erger

Crawford party visits Griswold and Emerson neighbors

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Crawford of Griswold and Mrs. Marion Lang of Emerson with her children Eugene and Annabelle stayed last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Ferguson at 2546 Meadowbrook drive SE and returned home Sunday.

W. R. Crawford Griswold Marion Lang Emerson Eugene Annabelle Hal Ferguson Meadowbrook Drive

Esther Smith Weds Willard Kirkpatrick at St Pauls Church

Esther Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard J Smith of 312 Sixteenth Street NE married Willard Kirkpatrick at St Pauls Methodist church on Saturday. The ceremony united two local families in a quiet marriage.

Okoboji House Party Guests Return

Margaret Kampmeier from 314 Nineteenth Street SE returned Friday from Lake Okoboji where she attended a house party hosted by Miss Gaynell Franklin of Ottumwa. The group included eight University of Iowa students and several other young women from Cedar Rapids Oelwein Council Bluffs West Liberty and Cedar Rapids with plans to depart Okoboji Sunday and visit Cedar Rapids before homeward travel.

Margaret Kampmeier Nineteenth Street Lake Okoboji Gaynell Franklin Ottumwa University of Iowa Kampmeier Katherine Pesek Mary Katherine House Cedar Rapids Ruth Betty Lou Kennedy Oelwein Theda Waddell Council Bluffs Roberta Nichols West Liberty Okoboji Ruth Kennedy Miss Nichols Franklin

Guests in the Home of Robert P Ford

Mr. and Mrs Perry Oaks Jr of Iowa City visit the Ford home at 1420 Wildwood Drive NE. Mrs Bert Strauss of Belleville Kan arrives to see her son in law and daughter the Fords. Mrs Robert Mohrbacher of Long Beach Calif plans to return home Monday after visiting.

Perry Oaks, Jr Iowa City Robert P. Ford Wildwood Drive Bert Strauss Belleville Kan Ford Robert Mohrbacher Long Beach Calif

Mrs Eckford and Son Leave on Vacation Trip

Mrs. Florence B Eckford of 1821 First Avenue East and her son Burgess West began an extended motor trip through Canada and the New England states with part of the journey by boat on the Great Lakes. While away they will be hosted at home by Mrs. T D Burgess for their absence, with Mrs. J Byron Morrison of Winnetka Illinois and her daughters Beverly and Barbara staying in residence.

Florence B. Eckford First Avenue E Burgess West Canada New England States Great Lakes T. D. Burgess J. Byron Morrison Winnetka, Ill Beverly Barbara

Congenial Hundred Club Dance Returns to August Date

The Congenial Hundred Club resumes its regular third Friday August dance at the Chamber of Commerce ballroom with a waltz night program. A six piece orchestra will play and Jean Fahrney will be featured. guest cards can be reserved by calling Dr Hoyt Thomas.

Hundred Club Chamber of Commerce Jean Fahrney Hoyt Thomas

Women’s Club Breakfast Set at Kenmore Golf Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman’s club Ways and Means committee will hold a breakfast at Kenmore Golf Club on Tuesday at 11 30 a.m. Mrs A G Brown chairs the event with Mrs R A Monroe assisting.

Cedar Rapids

Retreat at Mount Mercy College Sponsored by Daughters of Isabella

The annual retreat by Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle begins Friday 7:30 p.m. at Mount Mercy College. Rev Frances Mulligan of Columbia College Dubuque conducts until Sunday 7:30 p.m. All Catholic women and girls invited. Reservations through Mount Mercy or chairman Mrs W J Reese 1840 Park Ave SE.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Frances Mulligan Columbia College Dubuque Mount Mercy Junior College Mount Mercy W. J. Reese Park Avenue SE

Return of Two Local Women From Eastern Trip

Miss Helen Young of 1339 A Avenue NE and Miss Lois McBroom of 1909 Park Avenue SE are expected to return today after a two week trip in the east.

Helen Young A Avenue NE Lois McBroom Park Avenue SE

Golda Smith Weds Dr. Willard Kirkpatrick in Chicago Ceremony

Miss Golda Esther Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Smith of 312 Sixteenth Street NE, married Dr. Willard Kirkpatrick of Chicago at St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church. The event on a Saturday at 1:30 featured a single ring ceremony, organ by Miss Muriel Morton, and a reception at the couple’s home. The bride wore white lace with a princess train and a wreath of roses, with matron of honor Mrs. Edward J. Hartman of Des Moines and bridesmaids from Cedar Rapids. Out-of-town guests from many states attended. they will reside in Chicago after Sept. 6.

Golda Esther Smith Leonard J. Smith Sixteenth Street Willard Kirkpatrick Chicago F. C. Kirkpatrick Eleventh Street St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Kremers Muriel Morton Marianne Dvorak Edward J. Hartman Des Moines Johanna Hill Elizabeth Focht Pauline Ogden Lucile Funkey Helen Hughes Cedar Rapids South California Avenue Manchester Elizabeth Runkle Merrill H. Runkle Wendell E. Stone Jackson Harlan Stone Delhi Merryland Farm A. A. Rideout Dubuque James Breen Elgin Katherine Germann Decorah Clark Davis Clutter Jean Killen Runkle Fred Killen Glenn Moore Davenport New England Mrs. Stone Newton Miss

Local swimmers win honors at A A U meet and Olympic pageant

Marcia Kopecky daughter of Mrs G M Beals and Ilsegret Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Weber returned from Waterloo where Kopecky placed second in the 50 yard breaststroke and Weber third in diving. They also took part in the A A U Olympic pageant at Marion with Kopecky representing Czechoslovakia and Weber Great Britain.

Marcia Kopecky G. M. Beals Ilsegret Weber Carl Weber Waterloo Miss Kopecky Miss Weber Marion Czechoslovakia Great Britain

Sisters visit at Mrs McCarthy home in Mount Vernon road

Sister M Lucillian and Sister M Margaret Therese of Iowa City and Desmond McCarthy of New York City are visiting at the home of their mother Mrs Margaret McCarthy 4322 Mount Vernon road SE. Sister M Remegia of Mt Carmel Dubuque sister of Mrs McCarthy is also a guest.

M. Lucillian M. Margaret Therese Iowa City Desmond McCarthy New York City Margaret McCarthy Mount Vernon Road M. Remegia Mt. Carmel Dubuque McCarthy

Mrs Busler Hosts Dessert Luncheon and Theater Party

Mrs M J Busler of 349 Nineteenth Street SE entertained Saturday afternoon at a dessert luncheon at her home followed by a theater party in honor of her niece Miss Henrietta Dumpert of Wheaton Ill. Guests included Patricia and Dorothy Funkey Patricia Kelly Margaret Jean Duster and Bonnie Mae Diebold.

M. J. Busler Nineteenth Street Henrietta Dumpert Wheaton Ill Patricia Dorothy Funkey Patricia Kelly Margaret Jean Duster Bonnie Mae Diebold

Riordan Family Returns From Lake Hubert Camp

Anni Elizabeth and John Edward Riordan return to 2483 Grande Avenue SE after four weeks at the camps at Lake Hubert Minnesota. They are grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Edward C Clark.

Anni Elizabeth John Edward Riordan Grande Avenue SE Lake Hubert Minn Edward C. Clark

Elizabeth Runkle Weds Wendell Stone in Simple Manchester Ceremony

Elizabeth Runkle of Manchester and Wendell E. Stone of Jackson marry in a home ceremony at the Runkle residence, Mer ryland farm. A. A. Rideout officiates. attendees include family from Cedar Rapids, Delph, and beyond. The couple plans residence in Newton, Miss after Sept. 15 and a New England trip precedes.

Wendell E. Stone Elizabeth Runkle Manchester Wendell Stone

Cedar Rapids Families Leave for Spirit Lake Vacation

Mr and Mrs Frank Bates and other Cedar Rapids residents left today for a ten day vacation at Spirit Lake. The group includes the Mungers, the Mungers, Mrs Hazie Ringer and Mr Leo Kadgihn of Iowa City.

Frank Bates Sixth Avenue Grant Munger First Avenue E James L. Munger Nineteenth Street Hazie Ringer Washington Avenue Leo Kadgihn Iowa City Spirit Lake

Out of town guests visit local residents

Mrs. M Streper and Miss Margaret Ann Linden of Des Moines are guests at the home of Dr and Mrs Henry J Schor at 1544 Seventh Avenue SE. They were honored at a tea by Mrs A L Mossbarger at her home 1547 Avenue NE. Miss Ruth Findlay of Evanston Ill expects to arrive by plane Monday to visit with her sister Mrs Molsbarger.

M. Streper Margaret Ann Linden Des Moines Henry J. Schor Seventh Avenue A. L. Mossbarger Avenue NE Ruth Findlay Evanston Ill Molsbarger

Virginia Lynott Weds David A Wallace in Chicago Chapel

Miss Virginia Lynott daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Lynott and David A Wallace of Chicago were married at St John s chapel in Chicago with Rev T J Reed officiating. The bride wore her mother’s gown and a cap veil. matron of honor was Mrs John J Axe. After a wedding dinner at the Sherry hotel the couple left for a motor trip and will reside in Chicago.

Virginia Lynott John Henry Lynott Fourth Avenue SE David A. Wallace Chicago James Wallace City St. John’s Chapel T. J. Reed John J. Axe Paris Allegan Mich Axe Thomas Kavanaugh Sherry Hotel Wallace Drake University Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society Northwestern University Theta Xi Social Fraternity Gamma Eta Gamma Legal Fraternity Hubbard and Wallace

Luncheon Honors Bernice Reynolds

Mrs. C. T. Reynolds and Miss Lucile Reynolds hosted a luncheon at their home on First and Third avenues SE in honor of Bernice Reynolds who departs September first to study nursing at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Guests included Miss Reynolds and several listed matrons and Misses Hazel Cook, Rachel Hatch, Marguerite Robbie and Della Taylor.

C. T. Reynolds First Avenue E Lucile Reynolds Third Avenue SE Miss Reynolds Bernice Reynolds Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Thomas Woods Willard Gibbs Nevin Nichols William A. Kirkpatrick John French Hazel Cook Rachel Hatch Marguerite Robbie Della Taylor

Mrs Longueville to Sponsor Monday Duplicate Bridge

Mrs Oliver Longueville of 2035 Blake Boulevard SE will sponsor a Monday duplicate bridge game at her home starting at 8 p.m. The event is hosted at her residence.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Garretts Return to Honolulu After Visit

Mrs. J. W. Garrett and her daughter Barbara Ann leave for Honolulu today following a three week visit with Mrs. Garrett's mother Mrs. T. O. Dunlop at 1414 Fourth Avenue Southeast.

J. W. Garrett Barbara Ann Honolulu

Velma Hollenbeck and Fred G Merritt Wed in Springville

Velma Hollenbeck daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Hollenbeck married Fred G Merritt of Springville in a Thursday ceremony at the First United Brethren church attended by 125 guests. The couple will live on a farm five miles north of Springville.

Velma Hollenbeck L. J. Hollenbeck Twelfth Street Fred G. Merritt Springville James T. Stewart First United Brethren Church Alice Spevacek Mary Clark Mendelssohn Grant High School Cedar Rapids Business College Merritt Viola High School

Kilkare Klub Meets For Bridge Prizes Awarded

Mrs. Ray Banfield of 1612 Third avenue SE hosted the Kilkare bridge club Friday at her home. Prizes went to Mrs. E. H. Lyon Mrs. LaVerne Morningstar and Mrs. Elmer Wickham. Guests included Mrs. Lyon Mrs. Morningstar and Mrs. Harry Bailey.

Ray Banfield Third Avenue SE E. H. Lyon LaVerne Morningstar Elmer Wickham Lyon Morningstar Harry Bailey

Club Group Plans Dinner At Gabel's Lodge Palisades

A club group dinner is planned tonight at Gabel's lodge in the Palisades. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Petranek, Mr. and Mrs. M. Avedovech, Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Kessler, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Trosky, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kan newulf, and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Suchomel.

Gabel the Palisades E. J. Petranek M. Avedovech L. A. Kessler J. C. Trosky A. E. Kannewulf Thomas F. Suchomel

Miss Dorothy Williams and G S Lannom Wed in Grinnell

The wedding of Miss Dorothy Williams and G S Lannom was announced with a ceremony and a reception. Guests from Iowa and Illinois attended, including families from Emmetsburg Ottumwa Des Moines and Grinnell. Mrs Lannom taught home economics at Grinnell High School and Mr Lannom, Grinnell High School graduate, works with Lannom Manufacturing.

Lannom Winfield Jackley Des Moines S. R. Stedman Arthur J. Williams Mary Emmetsburg John Thompson Iowa City Edward Barland Oak Park Ill Jean Coffey Ottumwa Hubert Coffey Edward Morrison, Jr Washington Irene Humphrey West Union George Swab St. Paul Minn G S. Lannom J. M. Ransom, Jr R. C. Leeland Paul Myers David Arnold James Thomas Stanley Preston Irving Lemley Atwood Brock Jewel Rutherford F. L. Shults Glen Shifflett Grinnell Lee Loesbe Tullahoma Tenn Charles de Long South Bend Ind Mildred Stephens Perry Louise Jackson Nashville Washington High School Coe College Delta Delta Delta Sorority Grinnell High School University of Cincinnati Wharton School of Finance University of Pennsylvania Sigma Chi Fraternity Lannom Manufacturing Company

P. E. Snyders Return From Canadian Rockies

Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Snyder of 1719 Sixth Avenue SE returned Saturday after two weeks spent in the Canadian Rockies and Calgary Alberta Canada.

P. E. Snyder Sixth Avenue SE Canadian Rockies Lake Calgary Alberta Canada

Party to Honor Claire Woodwards

Edna Barrett Jackson at 2342 Grande avenue SE will entertain twenty five guests this evening honoring Mr and Mrs Claire Woodward of Dickinson North Dakota. Mrs Jackson and Mrs Woodward were music associates in Cedar Rapids years ago. Assisting are Otto Ambroz and Mrs George Krabbenhoft.

Edna Barrett Jackson Grande Avenue SE Claire Woodward Dickinson, N. D Jackson Woodward Woodwards Cedar Rapids Otto Ambroz George Krabbenhoft

Legion Auxiliary Takes Honors At Davenport Convention

The American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford post No 5 earned a meritorious service citation and was named a superior unit for 1935 1936. It placed second in Iowa’s state poppy poster contest by James Pure year from Roosevelt High School. the poster advances to Cleveland in September. Ottumwa unit invited next year’s department convention. delegates listed and visitors named from Cedar Rapids.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Department Davenport Iowa James Puryear Roosevelt High School Cleveland Ottumwa

Four Girls Return From Week at Okoboji

Miss Vivien Buser Miss Mary Ellen Hamilton Miss Betty Beardsley and Miss Betty Parsons returned Saturday from Lake Okoboji where they spent a week at a cottage.

Okoboji Vivien Buser Mary Ellen Hamilton Betty Beardsley Betty Parsons Lake Okoboji

Killens Plan Two Week Stay at the Crags Estes Park

Mr and Mrs Fred Killen of 1950 Grande avenue SE and daughter Jean travel with Miss Betty Sziar of 383 Twenty first street SE for a two week visit to the Crags at Estes Park leaving Saturday.

Estes Park Fred Killen Grande Avenue SE Jean Betty Sziar Twentyfirst

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. G. Houck Maree W. A. McConkie Wraywood Club Stuart M. Paterson First Presbyterian Church Odeboldt Wraywood Mildred Houck Robert J. MacDanel Mr. MacDanel Leda Everson Kaiserin W. L. McConkie Carroll Phyllis Robert H. L. McConkie Fort Des Moines Stuart Roy M. Johnson Rhea Rev. Little Cc. J. Lynch Michigan Mercy Hospital Alumnae Esther Smith St. Paul’s Methodist Church Ways and Means Mount Mercy College H. R. Jenkinson I. W. Leighton E. A. Leighton Granville Inl J. G. Krume Ord Neb M. M. Leighton Urbana Robert Leighton L. L. Leighton Rogers Jenkinson D. Leighton Claire Howard Jennie Kirkpatrick Coggan Elliot Powers Midland Tex F. L. Hann Hampton, Va F. E. Hann Marshall Stickney Central City Anna Hann Orlin Hann Frank Hann J. M. Kirkpatrick Sara Kirkpatrick Alice Chamberlain Mount Vernon J. C. Kirkpatrick J. O. Ross Fred Simmermaker Tipton George Studt Keystone W. Moore Julia Tow la von Buchanan Norway Dorothy Grunewald Blairstown B. G. Frank Kittie Johnson Quasqueton H. Molar Beth Wellman Ruth Neill Hannah Wellman A.A.U Mrs. Busler Thompson E. A. Runkle F. H. Killen Dawn Barger Mary Elizabeth Yakish S. C. Hershey la Salle Schmidt H. L. Stone Roy Stone Harvey Irmscher A. L. Clark F. E. Hare E. J. Wintenburg Wayne Stone Ventura Amanda B. Runkle Lisbon W. E. Julian Kansas City W. E. Browne Harriet Crosier Geneseo Alvin Coons Ames John Mack Kenneth Wintenburg C. B. Davis Judith Ann Audrey Abell Frank Sill Lancaster Wis Robert Bangs Medford Mass Charles Howell Knoxville Sern Madsen Stone Kilkare Klub Gabel’s Irector Liberal Arts Doe College Harry Morehouse Gage ST. Berchman’s Boys’ Boarding School Conducted By Sisters OF Mercy Business College Cornell College Mount Vernon, Iowa Phi Beta Kappa H. J. Burgstahler Box G Mount Mercy Junior College & Academy Elmhurst Drive Jaws College Department—Liberal Arts Sacred Heart Academy Beauty School Paris Academy of Beauty Third Street SE State of All American Beauty Schools Ass’d Music School Inquire Gazette Adv. Dept Ruskin Sandbourne Second Avenue SE Dorothy Williams G.S. Lannom P. E. Snyders Claire Woodwards Legion Auxiliary Deauty Newman
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