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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1932

Page

2

Social Affairs Gain Noted With Guest Luncheons

Economists say business has picked up though unsure, while social affairs report a gain. Mrs. A. P. Jenkins hosted luncheon for Miss Jane Crosby of Washington, D. C., guest of Mrs. Yarnall and Miss Robbins. Guests included Mrs. Killian, Mrs. Rutherford, Miss Allen, Miss Epler, and Miss Ferman. Mrs. Yarnall plans a bridge party for Miss Crosby at 421 Twenty first Street NE. Earlier, Mrs. Montgomery hosted a small luncheon at her mother’s home, 2336 Linden Drive SE. Miss Ann Crawford entertained tea for Miss Martha Louise Malkin of Chippewa Falls and Miss Jean Luberger of Cincinnati. The Misses Virginia and Betty Lynott hosted sixteen friends at Hotel Roosevelt. high bridge scores went to Miss Margaret Pratt and Miss Marie Busler.

A. P. Jenkins D Avenue NE Jane Crosby Washington, D. C Thomas C. Yarnall Julia Robbins Miss Crosby Yarnall Robbins Herbert Killian Raymond Rutherford Frances Louise Allen Elizabeth Epler Florence Ferman Crosby Martha Louise Malkin Chippewa Falls Wis Charles Hilman Jean Luberger Cincinnati Ohio Catherine Miller Virginia Betty Lynott Fourth Avenue SE Hotel Roosevelt Margaret Pratt Marie Busler

Daehlers to sail from Bremen in September

Professor and Mrs Max Daehler, summering in Europe, plan to sail from Bremen on September 1 and reach Cedar Rapids around September 8 or 9. They are in Venice and will travel to Bern to visit Professor Daehler's sister, then visit Norway and Sweden before returning.

Max Daehler Europe Wilhl Bremen Germany Cedar Rapids Venice Italy Bern Switzerland Professor Daehler Daehler Switzer Norway Sweden

Marguer ite Mae Christie Engaged to Edward Tehel Jr

Announcement by Frank Christie announces the engagement of his daughter Marguer ite Mae to Edward Tehel Jr of Marshalltown. The couple plans to marry September 6 at 11 a.m. in the rectory of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Frank Christie Fifteenth Street Marguerite Mae Edward Tehel, Jr Marshalltown Immaculate Conception Church

Loyal Workers to Picnic at Bever Park

Loyal Workers class of First United Brethren church holds its regular monthly meeting with a 6 p.m. picnic supper at the cannon in Bever Park. Special guests include Mrs. Stella Blose and Miss Gladys Smith of Washington, D C, and Miss Margaret Sampson of Staunton, Virginia.

Loyal Workers Class First United Brethren Church Cannon Bever Park Stella Blose Gladys Smith Washington, D. C Margaret Sampson Staunton

Miss Ethel McFarlane Visits Peoria Parents at 420 Tenth St NW

Miss Ethel McFarlane of Peoria spends her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs A G Mc Farlane at 420 Tenth street NW. Miss Elsie McClugage, who had been a guest in the McFarlane home, returned to Peoria Monday.

Ethel McFarlane Peoria A. G. McFarlane Tenth Street Elsie McClugage McFarlane

Progressive Circle Family Picnic at Carrie Morcombe

The Progressive Circle of Carrie Mor combe Degree of Honor schedules a family picnic Friday at 6 pm with a 4 pm business meeting. Members are asked to bring well filled baskets.

Progressive Circle Carrie Morcombe

Engagement of Anne Jack Announced at Dinner Party

At a dinner in the Hotel Roosevelt the engagement of Miss Anne Jack to Harlan F. Benner was announced. They plan a Cedar Rapids October wedding and will reside in Honolulu. Miss Jack taught at Arthur school and previously in Honolulu. Mr. Benner manages Hawaii Mercantile Finance in Honolulu.

Hotel Roosevelt Anne Jack Robert Jack Harlan F. Benner Edwin Benner Honolulu Hawaii Cedar Rapids Jack Arthur School Washington Junior High School Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Neridian Literary Society Business and Professional Women’s Club Benner Hawaii Mercantile Finance Company University of Hawaii Oberlin Ohio Frank Shramek James Dunlop George Thomson Joanna Hagey Geneva Baker Evalyn Porter Ruby Taylor Edna Erickson Evelyn Ze

Aunt Het Says Unhappy Couples Need Better Mates

Aunt Het remarks that the only unhappy married folks are those not satisfied with the kind of mate they deserve. She implies happiness hinges on finding the right partner and warns against dissatisfaction.

Local Women See Former Cee Folk On European Tour

Mrs J Tufts and Miss Alma Owens, former Coe College affiliates, toured seven European countries including England and France. In London they met Miss Maria Leonard, dean of women at Illinois, who led their party for four weeks. They also encountered Miss Sarah Marquis and Mrs Mary Hubbard in London. The group, including Risser Patty, returned aboard the Montclare landing in Montreal. Dean Leonard joined friends there and drove to Illinois.

J. ¥. Tufts Alma Owens Europe W. A. Pratt Scouthhampton England Scotland Belgium Rego France Germany London Maria Leonard University of Illinois Coe Sarah Marquis Mary Hubbard John A. Marquis Coe College Risser Patty Luzerne Switzerland Patty Coe College’ School of Music Tufts Owens Montclare Montreal Dean Leonard Illinois

East Side W C T U Meeting At Mrs Sleight Home

The East Side W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Addie Sleight 1511 Washington Ave SE. Mrs Lucy Krebs led devotions and yearly reports were presented. Officers elected for the year: S B Miller president Belle Delzell vice president W H Bonntrager secretary J H Rhoades treasurer. Next regular meeting to be at Mrs D E Miller 1401 Sixth Ave SE.

Addie Sleight Washington Avenue Lucy Krebs S. B. Miller Belle Delzell W. H. Bontrager J. H. Rhoades D. E. Miller Sixth Avenue SE

Beardsleys Travel to Chicago with Miss Herron

Mrs. David E. Beardsley plans a Thursday trip to Chicago to meet daughter Martha, who has spent the summer at Camp Bryn Afon in Rhinelander Wisconsin. Miss Jane Herron of Akron Ohio will join them for a short visit at the Beardsley home.

David E. Beardsley Linden Drive Chicago Martha Camp Bryn Afon Rhinelander Wis Jane Herron Akron Ohio Beardsley

Birthday card party honors Mrs Grabau at Mabry home

Mrs Charles Mabry entertained at a Tuesday card party and dinner on Eleventh Street NW in honor of Mrs Arthur Grabau s birthday. Five hundred was played and prizes went to Miss Florence Ford, Mrs Mabry, and Mrs Harve Tucker. Guests included Mesdames Clyde Keegan Edward Dippo Harve Tucker Charles W Beard Fred Humes C Coleman George Kerouse Mrs Bert Thompson of Springville and Mrs Arthur Ford and her daughter Miss Florence Ford of Waterloo.

Charles Mabry Eleventh Street Arthur Grabau Florence Ford Harve Tucker Graban Clyde Keegan Edward Dippo Charles W. Beard Fred Humes C. Coleman George Kerouse Bert Thompson Springville Arthur Ford Waterloo

Miscel laneous shower honor for Miss Mary Stoner

Miss Evelyn Sirfres and Miss Beth Stoner hosted a misc el laneous shower at Beth Stoner's home at 710 Fourth Avenue SE in honor of Miss Mary Stoner who will marry on August 25. Guests included Elinor Goodjohn Alice Smith Erma Mathis Lucille Fenson Dorothy Dunham Bessie Ronk Bessie Hamilton Mildred Quaas Marie Elson Betty Cameron Lillian Samek Marian Thompson Gladys Sweikert Esther Olson Dorothy Mae Miller Lela Sykes Mildred Wooldridge Virginia McLean Margaret Smyth Ruth Stoner Mrs Dunham and Mrs Raymond L Stoner.

Evelyn Sirfres Beth Stoner Fourth Avenue SE Mary Stoner Elinor Goodjohn Alice Smith Erma Mathis Lucille Fenson Dorothy Dunham Bessie Ronk Bessie Hamilton Mildred Quaas Marie Elson Betty Cameron Lillian Samek Marian Thompson Gladys Sweikert Esther Olson Dorothy Mae Miller Lela Sykes Mildred Wooldridge Virginia McLean Margaret Smyth Ruth Stoner Dunham Raymond L. Stoner

Chicago Couple to Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs W S Hill of Chicago vacationing with Mr and Mrs W S King at 2615 Bever Avenue SE for several days will return home on Wednesday.

Mrs Huggins Visits Edwards at Seventeenth Street

Mrs. A L Huggins of Anamosa is visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards at 358 Seventeenth street SE.

A. L. Huggins of Anamosa Jack Edwards Seventeenth Street

Kilbergers and Strueskys Return From West Trip

Mr and Mrs Albert J Kilberger and Mr and Mrs William Struesky and their son have returned home after an extensive motor trip through the west They visited in twelve states and spent a short time with friends in California.

Albert J. Kilberger William Struesky West California

Mr and Mrs Seid visiting Scranton relatives

Mr and Mrs Howard C Seid of Scranton Pa visit Mrs Seid's parents Mr and Mrs F L Shramek at 2118 Grande avenue SE arriving Monday for a two week stay. Mrs Seid formerly Miss Gladys Shramek.

Howard C. Seid Scranton, Pa

Letovsky and Kuba Sisters Visit St Louis for Week

Mr and Mrs John B Letovsky of 351 Nineteenth Street SE motor to St Louis on Saturday and spend the week with Miss Eloise Kuba and Miss Margaret Lerovy. The party will tour local sights and enjoy visitorship in the city.

John B. Letovsky Nineteenth Street Eloise Kuba Margaret Lerovy St. Louis Satursa

Peet Family Heads to Des Moines State Fair

Mrs. Miles Peet and her son M. Max at 818 Avenue NE with Miss Ruth Peet of Central City departed Wednesday for Des Moines to attend the state fair.

Miles Peet M. Max Avenue Ruth Peet Central City Des Moines

Miss Joyce Stribling Visiting Perkins Home

Miss Joyce Stribling of Paton is a guest in the home of Prof. and Mrs. C. W. Perkins at 2256 Bever Avenue SE. She arrived Tuesday and will remain for several days.

Perkins Joyce Stribling Paton C. W. Perkins Bever Avenue Miss Stribling

Dales Return From Business Trip to Howard Kansas

James A. Dale along with W. J. Dale and Howard Shover of Ryan returned Tuesday from a business trip to Howard Kansas.

James A. Dale Thirty-second Street W. J. Dale Howard Shover Ryan Howard Kansas

Dinner Dance Honors Junior Arts Anniversary

The Junior Arts association hosts a dinner-dance at the Hotel Montrose to mark its fourth anniversary. Dinner in the Corn room at 7, dancing in the Crystal room at 9, with Walter Staves as toastmaster and Bertha Sargent as speaker. Thirty new members join. bridge on the mezzanine. prizes are paintings by local artists from the Stone City Art colony.

Junior Arts Association Ees Montrose Walter Staves Bertha Sargent Stone City

Strang Family Reunion Held at Ellis Park

The Strang family gathered Sunday in the rose garden at Ellis Park for their annual reunion with a picnic lunch. Cedar Rapids attendees included Mr and Mrs Ward B Strang, Mr and Mrs J C Swatosh, Kenneth Strang, Miss Mary Christensen, and others from Marshalltown Springville Waterloo Solon Oskaloosa and Cave n ears.

Strang Ellis Park Cedar Rapids Ward B. Strang J. C. Swatosh Kenneth Strang Mary Christensen G. A. Sayers Homer G. L. Zila H. B. Strang Meredith Richard Don Lee J. Strang Jessie Lucille Anna Hunt G. B. Bellis Gerald Marshalltown Allen W. McArthur Allen and Walter Springville

Wolfe announces daughter's marriage to Clarence Coie

Mr and Mrs Orville Wolfe announce the marriage of their daughter Edith to Clarence Coie of Cedar Rapids on Aug 14 in Galena Illinois The ceremony was by the Methodist pastor The bride wore a brown suit and carried tallisman roses Mrs Coie is a graduate of Iowa City high school Mr Coie is a graduate of Washington high school in Cedar Rapids They will reside here

Orville Wolfe Edith Clarence Coie Cedar Rapids Galena Floyd Wolfe Coie Iowa City High School Washington High School

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae and Actives Meeting

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae and actives will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Miss Lila Palmer 1819 Fourth Avenue SE.

Alpha Gamma Delta Lila Palmer Fourth Avenue SE

West Side W. C. T. U. Meeting and Picnic Supper

The West Side W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday at 6 pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Butterfield at 1311 A Avenue NW for a picnic supper. An in program will be given. Members are asked to bring gifts for the Benedict home.

West Side A. F. Butterfield A Avenue NW Benedict

Births announced for Turner Conway and Suss families

Birth notices report a son born August 21 to Mr and Mrs Leo Turner of 2215 D street SW at Mercy hospital a son born August 21 to Mr and Mrs Leo Conway of 133 Thirty-fifth street SE at Mercy hospital and a daughter born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs H G Suss of 1733 D avenue NE at Mercy hospital

Leo Turner D Street Mercy Hospital Leo Conway Thirty-fifth Street Mercy Ee H. G . Suss D Avenue

Marriage Licenses Applied For In State

H Radeke and Phyllis J Ford applied for a marriage license. Charles Paul Pedrey of Rock Springs Wyoming and Evelyn Kath rine Wies of Linn County also applied.

H. Radeke Phyllis J. Ford Charles Paul Pedrey Rock Springs Wyo Evelyn Kathrine Wies Linn County

Congress Criticized for Bonus Agitation Split and Veterans Aid

Colonel Robbins denounced congressmen for bonus agitation and said bills push veterans' hospital care to favor civilian cases, risking 30 percent of revenue as costs rise. He claimed lawmakers pass measures to aid re election and warned of government strain. He noted early internal combustion engines dated to 1680 using gunpowder as a curious aside.

Legion Ac Abins Robbins Congress

Toltec Home Found At Teotihuacan In Mexico City Area

Excavations at Teotihuacan northeast of Mexico City turn up a 40 room Toltec style house dating over 2000 years with pottery images and a four foot clay statue of Xipetotec. Led by Dr. Sigvald Linne and praised by Dr. Manuel Gamio, the find links Toltec history to Teotihuacan and Mesoamerican cultures.

Mexico City Mexico San Juan Teotihuacan Sigvald Linne State Museum of Natural History Stockholm Manuel Gamio Quetzalcoatl Xipetotec

Development of Motor Club of Iowa meeting notes plans

The Motor Club of Iowa discussed development plans at a Tuesday board meeting held at the Hotel Montrose. The club operates in 82 of 99 counties under a franchise from the American Automobile Association. Attending included G. J. Timmerman, G. Decker French, R. E. Rhoades, and E. L. Vaile among others.

Motor Club of Iowa Montrose American Automobile Association of Washington D. C Automobile Clubs Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport Dubuque Sioux City G. J. Timmerman Charles D. Manson Dubuque Automobils Club

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