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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1934

Page

4

Dinner to Honor Dr Fryxell by College Club

Dr Fritiof Fryxell of Rock Island Illinois will speak at the College club meeting at 8 tonight. Dinner at the Country club honors him with guest list including Cedar Rapids residents and Mount Vernon professors. The annual guest night is hosted by Misses Jessie and Lulu Averill at 1120 Second Avenue SE with many ladies assisting in entertaining.

Florence Johnston Frances Prescott Fritiof Fryxell Rock Island Johnston Fryxell College Club Blanche Krebs M. S. Hallman Otto Schluter BR. Johnston Grant Wood Cedar Rapids Clyde Tull Don Gould Harold Baltz Ruth Pinkerton Mount Vernon Jessie Lulu Averill Second Avenue SE Averill Agnes Robertson Margaret Neal Vera Jeffries Imogene Lee Joanna Hagey Helen Duncan Ruth Fleck Vera Chamberlain Lavinia Steele Eleanor Pohorsky Helen Huibnes Mabel de Woody Inga Tapper Olga Tapper Jenna Strahan John W. Miller Charles Penningroth William Kinderknecht James Kilhan Wilbur Kennedy

Mr and Mrs McClary Entertain at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Harvey C McClary hosted fourteen friends at 335 Crescent Drive SE for dinner Tuesday evening. Following the meal the group played cards in a convivial gathering at their home.

Harvey C McClary Crescent Drive

Reading Group to Meet at 2 15 P M with Mrs Henderson

The reading group of the College club meets Thursday at 2 15 P M with Mrs Herbert Henderson at 1815 Third Avenue SE. Mrs Arnold Lee will review Mary of Scotland by Maxwell Anderson and relate the Theater Guild production with Helen Hayes as Mary and Philip Merivale as Bothwell.

College Club Herbert Henderson Third Avenue SE Arnold Lee Maxwell Anderson Theater Guild Helen Hayes Mary Philp Merivale Bothwell

Mrs Douglas Hosts Tuesday Reading Club Luncheon

Mrs George B Douglas hosted the Tuesday reading club at Brucemore with luncheon at noon. Afterward Mrs Raymond McConlogue reviewed Roman Spring reminiscences of a hostess here and abroad by Margaret Chanler.

George B. Douglas Brucemoré Raymond McConlogue Margaret Chanler

DAR Trip Postponed Due to Highway Conditions

The Ashley chapter of the D A R postponed its trip to Iowa City planned for Thursday to visit Pilgrim chapter because of the poor condition of U S highway No 161. The date will be announced later.

Towa City Ashley The DAR Iowa City

City Bridge Players Invited to Duplicate Tournament Friday

All bridge players in the city may enter the duplicate contract bridge tournament to be played Friday at 7 45 pm at the Roose veltt hotel. These dosing to en ter need not make resevations.

Rooseveltt

Local Socialites Attend Wy Ernhametz Gathering

Miss Jesse Aveall and Mrs Charles Fo Marse entertained at a Wy Ernhametz event on Second Avenue SE at noon today. The attendees included several prominent society figures from Minneapolis.

Jesse Aveall Charles Fo Marse Tier Bro de Clibat Bave Wyernhametz Second Avenue SE

Recent Bride Mrs Charles Lang Was Miss Leona Metzgar

Miss Leona Metzgar daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Metzgar became Mrs Charles Lang after a Saturday wedding. The couple reside at 106 Eighth Avenue SW and will be at home after December 7.

Charles Lang Leona Metzgar Harry Metzgar

Earley announces engagement Elizabeth Earley to Dr Alen Byrnes

Mr and Mrs Frank Earley of Traer announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Marr Earley of Cedar Rapids to Dr Alen W Byrnes of Des Moines son of Mr and Mrs R C Byrnes of Traer. The wedding is set for Christmas Day. Elizabeth a 1931 Coe College graduate and Beta Phi Alpha member works for Inter Ocean reinsurance Co. Dr Byrnes a 1934 College of Medicine Iowa graduate is an intern at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines.

Frank Earley Traer Elizabeth Marr Earley Cedar Rapids Alen W. Byrnes Des Moines R. C Byrnes Miss Barley Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company Byrnes College of Medicine University of Iowa Iowa Methodist Hospital

Weaver Witwers Return From Chicago Livestock Show

Mr and Mrs Weaver G Witwer and Mrs Frank Witwer return home from Chicago after several days at the International Livestock and Horse show.

Weaver G Witwer Bever Avenue Frank Witwer Crescent Drive Chicago

Mrs Owen Barry Hosts King's Daughters Luncheon

Mrs Owen Barry at 2217 Ridgeway Drive SE entertained the Ilda Mansfield circle of the King's Daughters at a 1 p.m. luncheon Tuesday. The circle plans to raise its milk fund donation to the Public Health Nursing association. Mrs Earl Nichols led the devotional service and Mrs M G Morris of 1710 Seventh Avenue SE will host the circle on December 18.

Owen Barry Ridgeway Drive Ilda Mansfield King's Daughters Public Health Nursing Association Earl Nichols M G Morris Seventh Avenue SE

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Gene Fagan at Washington Ave Home

Twenty friends surprised Mrs Gene Fagan at her 1525 Washington Avenue SE home with a birthday picnic dinner Monday evening. The gathering featured dancing and festive remarks in her honor.

Gene Fagan Washington Avenue Dancng

Cultus Club Schedule for Regular Meeting

Cultus club members will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 2 30 pm. Mrs George Rugh is listed as organizer, with address 411 Fight Street SE.

Cultus Club George Rugh Fighth Street

Daugsters of Teestre de Ghat Tassels Annual Welfare Pact

A group named Daugsters of Teestre de Ghat Tassels plans an annual welfare pact gathering this evening at Boclngk near Montrose Heatel.

Daugsters Montrose Heatel

Music and Discussion at B P W Meeting Montrose Hotel

The Business and Professional Women's club met at the Montrose hotel. The program featured the Beechwood chorus, a Petite Revue by Edna K Dieman studio pupils, and a panel on the organization's aims led by Mrs. David Mitchell. Officials noted the club loan fund for students and members traveled over 8,000 miles to meetings this year.

Montrose Beecthoven Club Helen Kacena Stark Edna K. Dieman Ruth Howard Edna Wilson Montrose Hotel David Mitchell Imogen Emery Lena Nelson Alma Hartz Howard Nadine Menary Merle Harris Miriam Suseth Helen Randa Lislian Clark Elsie Magnusson Edith Lowe Etta Loyka D D Harrington Margaret McKnight Emma_ Hagenstein Business College

Twenty Five Attend Art Department Meeting

Twenty five members of the Woman's club art department gathered at the club home for a luncheon and Christmas party. Hostesses listed included Mrs C Kellogg Mrs A H Mott Miss Kathryn Brown and Mrs Dan Kruidenier. A program followed the business meeting with music readings and lantern slides on art and Christmas.

Art Department Woman's Club C. Kellogg A. H. Mott Kathryn Brown Dan Kruidenier F. W. Mulson A. 8B van Dyke Chester Petranck Forest Kessler Darlene Trout W. E. Mickel Frank Gates A. R. Menary H. E

Eighteenth Birthday Surprise For Miss Margaret Dubisher

A group of friends gathered Monday evening to surprise Miss Margaret Dubisher on her eighteenth birthday. Prizes for 500 went to Mrs Ralph Day and Miss Maxine McCormick. Guests included Mr and Mrs Logan Curtis Mr and Mrs Frank Hess Mrs Catherine Harrelson and her daughter Phyllis the Misses Maxine McCormick Lucille and Margaret Dubisher Betty Dill Ella Hofmaster Exwelyn Hess Owen Thomas and Russell Burgess. The YWCA Business and Industrial Girls federation meets Thursday at 6 pm at the YWCA with reservations due by noon. At 7 pm M Luber display manager Killian company will speak. The annual erection of officers will also be held.

Margaret Dubisher Ralph Day Maxine McCormick Logan Curtis Frank Hess Catherine Harrelson Phyllis Lucille Betty Dill Ella Hofmaster Exwelyn Hess Qwen Thomas Russell Burgess Business and Industrial Girls Federation The YWCA Luber Killian Company

Cedar Chapter 184 Christmas Party Elections at Mrs Paulson’s

The Past Matrons of Cedar chapter No. 184 will hold a Christmas party at Miss FPF Paulson’s home 2249 Grande Avenue SE on Thursday. A turkey dinner will be served at 1 pm. There will be election of officers followed by a social hour. Members should bring an inexpensive gift a dish and silverware.

Cedar Fpf. Paulson Grande Avenue SE

Camp Fire Group Elects New Officers in Meeting

The Kenwaunee Camp Fire Group elected Jeanette Le Mar president at Ellen McDonoughs home. Other officers named Fern Mristik vice president Donna Jean Temple secretary Ellen McDonough treasurer and Charlene Hollingsworth scribe. Miss Atlanta Burts Camp Fire executive will address the group at its next meeting in December.

Kenwaunee Jeanette le Mar Ellen McDonough Fern Mristik Donna Jean Temple Charlene Hollingsworth

Mrs Nelle Ross to Visit Kansas City Two Weeks

Mrs Nelle Ross of 602 Second Avenue SW leaves for Kansas City for a two week stay with sister Mrs Cy Ll Phetteplace and nephew Dr. Glenn Phetteplace. Miss Helen Waddington hosts a bridge gathering for Three Minute Cereals employees at the Montrose hotel this evening.

Nelle Ross Second Avenue Kansas City Cy Ll. Phetteplace Glenn Phetteplace Helen Waddington Three Minute Cereals Company Bridge Montrose

Circle of Daughters Dance Set at Mrs Wardle’s Home

Jane Boyd circle of the Kings Daughters will meet with Mis J D Wardle at 1520 Second Avenue SE Thursday for a dance with Mrs S F Preston and Mrs William Hughes assisting hosts.

Jane Boyd King's Daughters Mis J D Wardle Second Avenue SE Topo S F Preston Willam Hughes

Shoes and slippers dazzle in 1934 gift fashion

A 1934 fashion piece catalogs mules and slippers in fur and satin, from sheepskin lined slippers to corduroy options. It notes natural tans and bold dyed tones, backless and toe-less styles, ankle straps, and cubed faceted heels, predicting stylish, warmer footwear for gift giving.

Amos Parrish

Legion Auxiliary Ends Its Membership Drive

The American Legion auxiliary concluded its membership drive at a Tuesday meeting awarding grand prizes to Mrs A E Wsison and Jean Gunn. Members earning twenty or more new members included Mrs Roy Decker and others. a joint Legion auxiliary picnic drew about 175 attendees. The group funded charity such as shoes and clothing and planned Christmas baskets and seals, with a door prize to Mrs John Stodola and card playing to close the evening.

American Legion Auxiliary A E Wsison Jean Gunn Goldpins Roy Decker Wilson Fred Parrish Vincent Kofron Howard Neff Carl Darey Gunn Robert Vesely John Stodol Legion and Auxiliary A E. Wilson Merrill Fisher F W Kopp Oakdale Auxtars Legion Doar John Stodola

Scout Exec C F Smith Addresses Cedar Rapids Cubbing

Charles F Smith of New York City national Cub movement director spoke to the Cedar Rapids Council of Boy Scouts executive board at the Roosevelt hotel. He outlined Cubbing aimed to educate boys and parents in home training and noted it is closely linked with Scouting. Earl Moore introduced him.

Charles F Smith New York City Cedar Rapids Boy Scouts Smith Earl Moore Lincoln Neb

Adolescent Study Groups Meet This Week in Polk Area

Fillmore group meets with Mrs RFEF Mellen at 713 F Ave NW Thursday 2 30 p m. Harrison group meets Mrs John L Wallace at 1105 K Ave NW Wednesday 7 30 p m. Polk group meets Mrs Milo Hanzhk at 1853 B Ave NE Thursday 2 15 p m. Woodrow Wilson junior high group meets Thursday 2 30 p m to discuss The Use of Leisure.

Fillmore Rfef Mellen F Avenue Nw Harriison John L Wallace K Avenue NW Polk Polk School Milo Hanzhk B Avenue NE Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Sthan

Officers Elected By Three Masonic Bodies

Emil N Burmeister was elected high priest of Trowel chapter No 498 Royal Arch Masons for 1935 succeeding W K Mickel at Masonic hall Tuesday evening. Dr C B Whelpley was chosen secretary for the twenty eighth consecutive year and other officers include Donald Lackey as king A E Hungerford scribe and Dr C H Cogswell treasurer. Also elected were Dr A N Hamiston illustrious master succeeding Charles A Winter Otto Lambertsen deputy master Earl Delzell principal conductor of work Dr C H Cogswell treasurer and Dr C B Whelpley recorder Glenn E Norton worshipful master Crescent lodge No 25 A F and A M to succeed A F E Kannewurf with Emil N Burmeister senior warden A C Barta junior warden Frank Filip treasurer and Dr C B Whelpley secretary.

Emil N Burmeister Trowel Royal Arch Masons W .K. Mickel Masonic Hall C B Whelpley Donald Lackey A. E. Hungerford C. H. Cogswell Palestine Council Royal and A N Hamiston Charles A Winter Otto Lambertsen Earl Delzell C H Cogswell C B. Whelpley Glenn E. Norton Crescent Lodge No. 25 Frank Filip C. B. Whelpley

Equinox Sun Fails to Shine Across U S Territory

For a brief 24 hour period during the equinox the sun does not illuminate any region or possession of the United States. This rare moment marks a unique solar phenomenon observed nationwide, affecting daylight exposure across multiple locales and territories.

United States

P T A Council Discusses Finance Methods and Programs

A round table at the Parent-Teacher council meeting at the board of education building covered financing and maintaining membership interest. Reported plans included benefit events, fundraisers, and community activities to support district children, Christmas trees, and treats.

Parent-Teacher Council Board of Education

Next Men's Forum to discuss Young People and Recreation

The Cedar Rapids YMCA forum will explore what youth want in recreation and how they access it, plus parental and community responsibility. Preceded by six presenters including two single men two newly married men and two fathers, the event runs after a 6 pm dinner at 6 45 pm.

Cedar Rapids Frank Waples Fred J. Kluss C A. Beems R. F. Judson N C Dreier

Lions Founder Melvin Jones to be honored in Cedar Rapids dinner

Cedar Rapids hosts a large Lions Club event Thursday to honor Melvin Jones founder of Lions International and international secretary since 1917. More than 200 Lions from nearby cities will attend a 615 p.m. dinner at the Roosevelt hotel with speakers including George W. Robb Dale E Carrel Ira W. Jones and Judge Andrew J Kolyn. The event will feature entertainment in the Picadilly room followed by a banquet at 715 p.m. in the Roosevelt room.

Cedar Rapids Melvin Jones Chicago Lions International International Lions Club Roosevelt Hotel Mr Jones George W. Robb Davenport Dale E Carrel Keokuk Ira W. Jones Clear Lake Andrew J Kolyn Orange City F. L. Meeker Marshalltown John C Reid Cereals Company Wil Roosevelt Room

Ministerial Association Meet Set for Letts Church

Wapello Louisa county Ministerial association will meet December 10 at the Letts Methodist Episcopal church. The program includes Devotions by Rev. W Mc Cracken, address The Appreciation of Worshipful Music by Rev. E Tassman, address Evangelism for Today by Rev. OQ J Orcutt.

Wapello Louisa County Methodist Episcopal Church Letts W. Mc Cracken E. Tassman OQ. J. Orcutt

Business Leaders Urged to Study National Legislation

Arthur Huntington urged closer study of federal programs and national legislation by Cedar Rapids business leaders at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. John M. Grimm noted state reports influence lawmakers. a 14 point agricultural program was adopted, and a mercantile bureau plan outlined with interdepartmental cooperation.

Cedar Rapids Arthur Huntington Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Hotel Montrose Bureau Huntington United States John M. Grimm Iowa Supreme Court Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee State Legislative Committee Linn Grimm Coe Military Dept O. W. Mull Coe College Military Department H. R. Green Agricultural Bureau Ray Anderson Gazette Morris Sanford Mercantile Bureau Highway Bureau William H. Behrens

County agents outline plan for farm to market development

Wana county agent outlines a plan to develop farm to market. Lugus J B McGladrey chairs industrial bureau proposing aiding established industries to expand and attract new ones. Other bureau reps include M Morrison, Ralph Yuill, Marvin Selden, Wm Quarston, Otto Ambroz, Harold Rowe, and Clare Marshall detailing civic, advertising, aviation, and traffic initiatives.

J. B. McGladrey Industrial Bureau M. H. Morrison Convention Bureau Ralph Yuill Public Welfare Bureau Marvin R. Selden Trade Extension Bureau Wm. B.quarston Young Men's Bureau Otto Ambroz Advertising and Publicity Committee Harold J. Rowe Aviation Committee Clare Marshall Civics Bureau Henry Kling Cedar Rapids Harry Sundberg

Police Chief Urges Coasters To Use City Parks

Chief Ray Tapper urges boys and girls to take sleds to city parks for protection. No provision for coast ing hills this year. police cannot patrol hills and only investigate after accidents. Until hills are set aside, parks are the safe places for coasters.

Ray Tapper Tapper

Williams Spent $586 In State Campaign Net Cost $6.25

Frank L. Williams of Cedar Rapids Linn county treasurer who was defeated as the republican candidate for state treasurer filed a campaign expense account of $586.25. He listed contributions of $580 leaving a net cost to himself of $6.25.

Frank L. Williams Cedar Rapids Linn Des Moines Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lely Dr.Fryxell MR. and Mrs. McClary College Club Group Mrs. Douglas Entertain Card Club Truart Miss Earley Witwers Ida Mansfield Mrs. Fagan St. Paul’s Church Bazaar of the Nation Bartlett Millinery Mart Miss Dubisher Y W. Business Girls O. E Kenwaunee Camp Mrs. Ross Miss Waddington Santa Claus Legion Auxiliary Scout Executive Board C. F. Smith P. T. A. Meetings Fillmore Adolescent Harrison Elementary P. T. A. Council W. D. Elder Earl O. Coffing L. Buffington Anton Nilsson S. V. Shonka George Keyes Charles Kriz E. E. Bunce Amos Scott Guy Curran William Morgan Stanley Lee R. F. Taft George Kibler Joseph Trestnar Harry Kindig R. F. Erickson Arthur C. Deamer Bertram Puckett A. E. Einen George Maloney Keyes Shonka Council Buffington Cleveland Erickson Coffing Buchanan Berthee Lydia E. Pinkham Wana Lugus Edward O'Neal and Myrtle Trokosh ST. Paul's M. E. Church District No Bishop Bishop's First Avenue F
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