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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

4

Beethoven Club Opens Series With Tea Party

The Beethoven club hosted about fifty five guests at Mrs. Clark A Beems home 377 Twenty first Street SE for a Tuesday afternoon concert and tea. The program featured Grace Marek Belle Plaine pianist Emily YT Sanborn contralto a string trio Flora Hromatko Taylor Virginia Paul Maxine Boegel and the Beethoven duo chorus directed by Helen Kacena Stark. Tea followed with arrangements by D W Warren and Frances S Ray. Two more teas in the series will be hosted by Mrs M J Donnelly 315 Nassau Street SE and Mrs Edwin C Evans 353 Forest Drive SE with the same program at each event.

Beethoven Club Clark A. Beems Twenty-first Street Grace Marek Belle Plaine Emily YT Sanborn Flora Hromatko Taylor Virginia Paul Maxine Boegel Beethoven Helen Kacena Stark D. W. Warren Frances S Ray M. J Donnelly Nassau Street Edwin C Evans Forest Drive

Auxiliary December meeting highlights and speaker

The American Legion auxiliary held its December meeting Tuesday evening in the Memorial building with fifty four members present. Mrs. Alice Eckstein of Central City Linn county chairman spoke on Membership and Rehabilitation. Refreshments followed in the dining room decorated for Christmas. Mrs J Kroupa's division led arrangements. Members are asked to return coffee bands to Mrs C E Ferris by December 15 for ways and means.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Alice Eckstein Central City Linn County J. Kroupa C E Ferris Ways and Means

Mr and Mrs McCartney head to Texas for winter

Mr and Mrs E D McCartney of 2044 Grande avenue SE departed Tuesday night for Mineral Wells and Fort Worth in Texas to spend the winter months.

E. D. McCartney Grande Avenue Mineral Wells Fort Worth Texas

Ida Mansfield circle hosts luncheon at Elks club meeting

The Ida Mansfield circle of King's Daughters met Tuesday at 1407 Third avenue SE with eighteen members. Mrs. G H Tellier led devotions. Guests Mrs. H L Johnson of Beloit Wisconsin and Mrs. Emma Wilmarth of Davenport attended. The next gathering on January 2 will be a luncheon at the Elks club.

Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters L. E. Clayton Third Avenue SE G H Tellier H L. Johnson Beloit Wis Emma Wilmarth Davenport Elks Club

Seventy five Attend Art Program Tuesday

An enthusiastic meeting of the art department of the Woman's club was attended by seventy five members Tuesday afternoon at the Woman's club home. Mrs. S. R Hawkins spoke on Religion In Art with colored slides. Mrs. Mickel gave a Christmas reading and Mrs. Menary sang. Mrs. Henderson accompanied. During the business meeting Mrs. Roberts led current events, Mrs. Soboda discussed the Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota, and Mrs. Gates spoke of the Fitchburg Art Museum.

Woman's Club Woman’s Club S. R Hawkins WE. Mickel A. R. Menary HE. Henderson Charles BE. Roberts E. M Soboda Ringling Art Museum Sarasota Fla Frank Gates Fitchburg Mass

Wedding Gown Parade Sponsored by Mary Watts Circle

The Mary Watts circle of the First Lutheran church will sponsor a Wedding Gown Parade Friday evening in the church parlors. Gowns representing styles from 100 years ago to the present will be modeled. Refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge but a silver offering will be taken. All congregants and friends are invited.

Mary Watts First Lutheran Church

Jane Boyd circle plans luncheon and officer elections

The Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. Kirk Gibbs at 1620 Park Avenue SE on Thursday for a luncheon at 1. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Oscar Anderson and Mrs C B Clement. Election of officers is on the agenda.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Kirk Gibbs Park Avenue SE Oscar Anderson C B Clement

Cultus Club Meeting At Mrs Flanders Home

The Cultus club will meet at Mrs. P J Flanders home at 2005 Mount Vernon avenue SE on Thursday at 230 p.m. The gathering invites members to attend and discuss upcoming activities.

Cultus Club P J Flanders Mount Vernon Avenue SE

Christmas party for H. and W. class at United Brethren Church

Twenty two members attended the Christ mas kid party Tuesday night at Mr and Mrs John Wittkop s home 833 Fourteenth street SE The gathering included a business meeting carols and recitations Santa Claus gave each guest a filled stocking and gift Refreshments were provided by the hostess with Mrs John J Press assisting The January party will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs James F Cowden

H. and W United Brethren Church John Wittkop Fourteenth Street SE Santa Claus John J Press James F Cowden

Chi Omega Tea Honors Patronesses At Coe Chapter

Chi Omega sorority hosted a tea this afternoon in its chapter rooms at 1263 First avenue honoring patronesses Miss Jessie Averill, Miss Lulu Averill, Mrs. Arthur W. Erskine, Mrs. Moray L. Eby, and Mrs. John A Reed. Guests included patronesses of other sororities, Pan-Hellenic reps, Dean Mary Bell, Mrs. Charles Heer, and Prof Ethel Ryan. Helen Meter presided at the tea table with Prof Ryan. Betty Kitterman oversaw the program.

Chi Omega Sorority Jessie Lulu Averill Arthur W. Erskine Moray L. Eby John A Reed First Avenue Coe Mary Bell Charles Heer Ethel Ryan Helen Meter Chi Omega Professor Ryan Betty Kitterman

Beethoven club meets to hear Schumann works at chamber

The Beethoven club gathers Thursday at 10 am in the Chamber of Commerce to hear a fourth Schumann program. Readers include Margaret McCall Irene Evans Jean Preston Ora Triem Heen Fite Genevieve Peiffer Maxine Boecel Lulu We'tr Ethyl Birmingham and Helen Hickman with Frances Swab in charge. nonmembers may attend by paying a small fee. A board meeting follows at 9 15 am.

Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Margaret McCall Irene Evans Maxine Boecel Lulu

Beta Delphian Meets at Montrose Hotel Thursday

Beta Delphian gathers Thursday evening at the Montrose hotel with Mrs Laura Burns presiding. Topics will be discussed by Mrs Louise Van Pelt Miss Gladys Swangler Miss Ethel Shean and Mrs Helen Keller in the organizing session.

Beta Delphian Montrose Hotel Laura Burns Louise van Pelt Gladys Swangler Ethel Shean Helen Keller

Diane Marshall Ninth Birthday Party

Friends of Diane Marshall entertained at her home on Pleasant Drive SE after school Tuesday to celebrate her ninth birthday. Guests included Jeanne Killian Marilyn Willey Margaret Jean Custer Betty Ford Barbara Harmer Katherine Barngrover Joanne Crawford Frances and Patricia Marshall Susan Geiger Mary Shaffer Mary Jo Studer Nancy Yuill Nancy Averill Louise Gage Georganne Dunshee Barbara and Jacqueline Wright Betsy Blaise Ellen Montgomery Shirley Thompson Marilyn Williams Pamela Shackell Jane Bell Sally Stamats and Hal Marshall.

Diane Marshall Clare R. Marshall Pleasant Drive Jeanne Killian Marilyn Willey Margaret Jean Custer Betty Ford Barbara Harmer Katherine Barngrover Joanne Crawford Frances Patricia Marshall Susan Geiger Mary Shaffer Mary Jo Studer Nancy Yuill Nancy Averill Louise Gage Georganne Dunshee Barbara Jacqueline Wright Betsy Blaise Ellen Montgomery Shirley Thompson Marilyn Williams Pamela Shackell Jane Bell Sally Stamats Hal Marshall

Constitution Program At Chapter FO Meeting

Miss Grace Lambert presented an engaging paper on the sisterhood constitution and by laws during the Chapter FO of PBE O meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. Rollo S Pickford home 2216 Upland Drive SE Bonaparte. Guests included Mrs. George Liddle from Chapter DK Mrs. P W Shive from Chapter HJ and Mrs. R E Meek from Chapter AB.

Grace Lambert Sisterhood P. BE. O Rollo S. Pickford Upland Drive George Liddle P. W. Shive R. E. Meek Bonaparte

Miss Mildred Libal Birthday Surprise

Miss Mildred Libal daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Libal 191 Twenty first avenue SW was surprised by friends Monday evening for her birthday Cards, other games and dancing followed, with refreshments served by Mrs Libal Those present included Mildred Libal Miriam Suer Bessie Baker Edna Rompotl John Frederikson Wesley Stookey Al Pidgeon and Bob Filip.

Mildred Libal Frank Libal Twenty-first Avenue Libal Miriam Suer Bessie Baker Edna Rompotl John Frederikson Wesley Stookey al Pidgeon Bob Filip

Birthday Dinner for John Robert Battin

Mrs John R. Battin hosted twelve friends of her elder son John Robert at a dinner Friday evening for his fifth birthday. A cake centered the table carried favors of candy figures and guests presented gifts to John Robert.

John R. Battin Grande Avenue SE John Robert

Vernon Heights Reading Club Meeting Report

The Vernon Heights Reading Club will meet with Mrs. A. E. Harms at 362 Garden Drive SE on Thursday at 2 pm. Mrs Belden Hall will supervise the program.

Vernon Heights Reading Club A. E. Harms Garden Drive Belden Hall

Peace Advocate Puzzle Answer Key

The puzzle lists clues across horizontal and vertical entries with numbers denoting positions. It asks for the magnate in the picture, the metal he manufactured, and related wordplay spanning symbols, origins, and language hints.

Mrs Jacobson Hosts Tuesday Study Club Tea

Mrs P W Jacobson of 1719 Bever Avenue SE hosted the Tuesday Study club at her home. A book review of Along This Way by James Weldon Johnson was presented by Mrs W E Curtis, with G B Beech presiding at the tea table.

Jacobson P. W. Jacobson Bever Avenue SE James Weldon Johnson W. E. Curtis G. B. Beech

Birthday Dinner Honors Robert Kenney in Washington

Mrs. A. W. Mann hosted a 6 o'clock Tuesday dinner at 1058 F avenue NW for her brother Robert Kenney's birthday. Afterward the group attended a theater. Attendees included George and Dick Slickty Harold Janus Sigfred Anderson Lucille Mann Mr and Mrs Arthur Mann and Mrs Ed Kenny of West Branch, mother of the guest of honor.

A. W. Mann F Avenue NW Robert Kenney George and Dick Slickty Harold Janus Sigfred Anderson Lucille Mann Arthur Mann Ed Kenny West Branch

Birthday surprise for Emerson Gephart at 275 Twelfth St NW

A Friday evening birthday party at Emerson Gephart's home featured a Bunco game with prizes awarded to Arthur Harmon and Eugene Heald. Attendees included Dorothy Lane, Arlene Shepardson, Dorothy Gearkee, Dorothy Hasek, Hazel Westlake, Rachel Listebarger, Beth Harmen, Phoebe Hall, Lucille Hall, Betsy Jane, June Eleanor, Annabelle Bridge, Maxine McEwain, Joe Martinek, James McClurg, Bill Harmen, Paul Heyes, Earl Listebarger, Greer McCrory, Francis, Lawrence and Emerson Gephart, Dick Hammill, Rev. W Greer McCrory, Ernest McElwain, E C Gep hart, and M E Bridge. Mrs Bridge and Dorothy Gearkee helped serve refreshments.

Emerson Gephart Twelfth Street Bunco Arthur Harmon Eugene Heald Dorothy Lane Arlene Shepardson Dorothy Gearkee Dorothy Hasek Hazel Westlake Rachel Listebarger Beth Harmen Phoebe Lucille Hall Betsy Jane June Eleanor Annabelle Bridge Maxine McEwain Joe Martinek James McClurg Bill Harmen Paul Heyes Earl Listeb

Local Women Club and Veterans Groups Meet Thursday

The Ladies Auxiliary to Cedar Rapids Post No 788 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars holds its regular meeting at Ben Hur hall Thursday at 7 45 p m with election of officers planned. Royal Neighbors Parlor City Camp No 1799 meet at K of P hall for a luncheon at 12 Thursday, bring a covered dish. W R C meets Thursday at Memorial building at 2 30 p m.

V. Flw. Aunsillary Ladies Auxiliary Cedar Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars Ben Hur Hall Royal Neighbors Parlor City K. of P Hall Vv. Flw W R.C Memorial Building

Standard Life No 172 Meets for Officers and Socials

Members are asked to bring jams and jellies for the home. After the meeting a banco game will be played and comrades are invited. The Standard Life association No 172 meets Thursday at Moose hall for regular business, officer elections, and a card party with Pinochle and five hundred. Freya Kensington will meet Thursday at Mrs J F Currell’s home 2503 Beverave.

Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Standard Life Standard Life Association No Moose Hall Freya Kensington J. F Currell Beverave

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting and Maccabees Gatherings

The Ladies Auxiliary to the B M P I U will meet at Mrs Lee Boston's home 630 Avenue NW Thursday at 2 p m to sew Christmas stockings. The Maccabees Linn Tent No 38 meet Thursday at 8 p m at Moose hall for business and election of officers.

B. M. P. I U. Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary Mrs. Lee Boston 630 Avenue NW The Maccabees Linn Moose Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Clayton Woolworth Co First Lutheran Turday Errace Club Choice Factory A Bt Remainine Stack Miest Bill E. A. Kriz and Son Emil G. Kriz First Street Schumann Vernon Heights Club Goddess of Peace Whirlwind Africa Bay To &al Jel U.S Spain Margot Asquith Clubs Co. N. W. Woman's Club N. W. Railway Woman’s Club Lillian B. Sheetz Nue SE George Miller J. C. Landenberger Jay Elgin Waltham Wrist Atlemen Bayson J Jewelry Second Street Tatest Duncan Phyffe DIAL
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