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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1934

Page

2

Inter-Fraternity Dance At Cedar Rapids Country Club

Coe College hosts the first inter-fraternity dance of the season at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Tau Kappa Epsilon leads the arrangements with Alpha Delta Alpha Chi Beta Phi and Delta Phi Epsilon present as hosts. Invited guests include Phi Alpha Pi, Sigma Phi Delta and Phi Kappa Tau. Fraternity crests adorn the ballroom as faculty members attend.

Coe Cedar Rapids Country Club Alpha Delta Alpha Chi Beta Phi Delta Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Alpha Pi Sigma Phi Delta Phi Kappa Tau Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity C. Harve Geiger C A. Russell Kenneth L. Millstead Paul S. Ray Laura Pearle Stewart

Cedar Rapids club hears cactus and delphinium talks

A Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden department met at the club house to hear Dr. E. P. Childs discuss cactus varieties and J. B. Ryan explain delphinium care. Childs noted about 1400 cactus varieties with many German seed sources. Ryan grows over 200 delphinium varieties and discussed soil, drainage, disease prevention, and bouquet use.

Cedar Rapids North South America Germany Ryan Henry J. Hromek Dr. Childs Mr. Ryan

Mrs Gillies Hosts Cedar Rapids Luncheon at Home

Mrs Carl Gillies of Town City hosted a luncheon at her Cedar Rapids area home this summer. Guests included three Cedar Rapids friends Mrs Herbert Henderson Stuart McQuiston and Mrs Edward H Files.

Carl Gillies Town City Cedar Rapids Herbert Henderson Stuart McQuiston Edward H. Files

Mrs Chadima Heads to Atlantic for Week with Barrows

Mrs George E Chadima of 2646 Meadowbrook drive SE leaves this afternoon for Atlantic to spend a week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Edward P Barrows.

George E Chadima Meadowbrook Drive Atlantic Edward P Barrows

Elizabeth Carey Hosts Buffet Dinner for Sobodas

Miss Elizabeth Carey and John Carey host a at home buffet this evening at 2317 Grande avenue SE in honor of Mr and Mrs E M Soboda Jr. Covers are set for twelve guests.

Elizabeth Carey John Carey Grande Avenue SE E. M Soboda, Jr

Mills boy leaves for Florida Military Academy

Billy Mills son of Mr and Mrs Ray J Mills of 361 Garden Drive SE departed this afternoon for St Petersburg Florida to enter Florida Military Academy. His father accompanied him and plans to return at the end of next week.

Billy Mills Ray J. Mills Garden Drive St. Petersburg Fla Florida Military Academy Mills

College club committee guests at Mrs Orr picnic

Members of the program committee of the College club were guests of Mrs Frank V. Orr at a Thursday evening picnic supper.

College Club Frank V. Orr First Avenue

Mrs Killian and Brother Finish Month Long Motor Trip

Mrs Richard E Killian and her brother John T Hamilton II returned Thursday evening from a month long motor trip to the coast.

Richard E. Killian John T. Hamilton, II

Dupli cate Bridge Tourney At Roosevelt Hotel Tonight

The regular city duplicate contract bridge tournament will be held at the Roosevelt hotel at 745 this evening. No reservations are required.

Roosevelt Hotel

Friendly Strollers Meet for Sunday Outing

The Friendly Strollers gather at Horak's drug store on First Avenue and First Street West at 2 pm Sunday for a hike to Miss Lucile Wisely's home at 1200 Twenty second Avenue Southwest for coasting, popcorn, and games. Eighteen members joined the last hike.

Horak First Avenue First Street Lucile Wisely Twenty-second Avenue Wasely

Belle Plaine Rites Join Esther Strawhorn and Harry Nebel

The Belle Plaine wedding of Esther Strawhorn and Harry E. Nebel took place Tuesday at 4:30 PM at the Congregational parsonage. Rev Vinton Lee officiated with attendants Leon Dierks and Clifford Nebel. The couple plans home at the AL Jones residence after a brief honeymoon. Mrs Nebel is a Belle Plaine graduate and former cashier at the King theater. Mr Nebel, class of 1923, works with his brothers in a confectionery.

Belle Plaine Esther Strawhorn George Strawhorn Harry E. Nebel Vinton Lee Leon Dierks Clifford Nebel Cuilford Carl

Mission Talk At United Presbyterian Church

Mrs Georgia Jones spoke to Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church missionary society about twenty eight years as a Camp Creek Tennessee mountain whites worker. Hostess Mrs H H Brownell welcomed visitors at 1403 Second Avenue SE while sister Mrs Rebecca Lilja joined from 218 Eighteenth Street NE.

Georgia Jones Camp Creek Tennessee Missionary Society Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church H H Brownell Second Avenue Mrs Jones Rebecca Lilja Eighteenth Street

Recital by Junior Piano Students at Mrs Loren Twogood's Home

The second in a series of studio recitals by junior piano students of Mrs Loren Twogood at 1812 Wellington Street SE. The program begins Saturday at 3 pm at her home studio and features Dorothy Cook Paul Runkle Warren Pugh Diane Waples Mary Louise Nelson and Doris Kahler.

Loren Twogood Wellington Street Dorothy Cook Paul Runkle Warren Pugh Diane Waples Mary Louise Nelson Doris Kahler

Christmas Party At Currell Home In To Wanis Club

Mrs Robert Enckson and Mr and Mrs Joe Currell hosted a Christmas party for the towanis club at 2508 Beverasenne SE. Guests wore children costumes, business meeting set plans for a December 1200 Christos party, and Christmas legends were read by several members. Twenty eight attendees.

Robert Enckson Joe Currell Towanis Club Currell Beverasenne SE Busi- Poess Sesson Christos Frickson Oscar Lundquist Poa Nelson Andrew Lorenzen Lorenzen Theri Times

Bridge Club Prize Winners At 714 Second Street

Mr and Mrs Hurshel Mersene hosted a Wednesday bridge night at 714 Second Street SW. Prizes were won by Mrs Lester Wese and Mrs Richard Svoboda, with attendees including Mr and Mrs Richard Svoboda, Mr and Mrs Lester Weise, and Mr and Mrs C C A Cummings.

Hurshel Msersene Second Street Lester Wese Richard Svoboda Lester Weise Cc A Cummings

Awards Given For Two Beauty Spots On Road 161

Awards totaling cash for the two most beautiful places on U S highway 161 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City were won by C W Holets first and Frank Pavlis second. Homes of the winners sit near Draper Inn and Western. The prizes are part of a three year beautification effort by Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty and Shueyville garden clubs led by Mrs. Carl Seashore with committee members from Cedar Rapids Garden and Woman's clubs.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City C. W. Holets Frank Pavlis Holets Drapert Inn Pavlis Western North Liberty Shueyville Carl Seashore

Coe Music Students to Play Saturday Recital at Sinclair Memorial

Coe College music department presents a student recital Saturday at 8 pm in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Pianists and performers include Bernice Hach Grace Swab Eleanor Houts Stanley Vesely Max Daehler and others in a program featuring works by Grieg Sibelius Brahms Chopin Rachmaninoff Mendelssohn Moszkowski and more. The event is open to the public.

Coe College Sinclair Memorial Chapel Bernice Hach Grace Swab Eleanor Houts Stanley Vesely Max Daehler Pa Aseen

Former Local Girl Weds in Washington

Miss Margaret McKnight of Olympia Washington married O B Fowles of Olympia on November 28 at the First Christian Church in Olympia. Mrs Fowles formerly lived in Cedar Rapids and is the daughter of Joseph McKnight a former Cedar Rapids police officer. The couple resides at 611 Thirteenth Avenue E in Olympia.

Margaret McKnight Olympia Wash O. B. Fowles First Christian Church Claude Lorimer Thirteenth Avenue E

Surprise party honors Rose Serbousek at sister Agnes’s

Agnes Serbousek hosted a pink and white themed surprise party for Rose M. Serbousek with gifts, refreshments, and bunco. Guests included Betty Dill Dorothy Melsha Mary Jane Marousek Libbie Kofron Verona Chalupnik Elsie Vopolka Maxine Houser and others. High bunco prizes went to Betty Dill and Evelyn Shimek.

Rose M. Serbousek Agnes Serbousek Betty Mildred Dill Dorothy Melsha Mary Jane Marousek Libbie Kofron Verona Chalupnik Elsie Vopolka Maxine Houser Helen Havlik Eleanor Evelyn Shimek Agnes Helen Houser Amelia Kopeky Helen Beckman Georgena Serhousek Mrs. Serhousek Bunco Betty Dill

Trpakosh and O Neal Wed in Cedar Rapids Home

Mrs Myrtle Trpakosh and Edward O Neal marry at the bride’s Cedar Rapids home 2331 Fruitland boulevard SW with Rev Harold Mayo of Trinity Methodist officiating. Couples and relatives from Cedar Rapids attended, including Irene Trpakosh Milo Parizek and Dolly Ray.

Myrtle Trpkosh Edward O'Neal Cedar Rapids Friustland Boulevard Irene Trpkosh Milo Parizek Harold Mayo Trinity Methodist Church Neal Fruitland Boulevard Inco Boxa Truman Jordahl Dolly Ray Dora Kerns Orley Brown Margaret Jane Miloš Parizek Vernon Trokosh

Midboro Club Plans Christmas Basket and Prizes

The Midboro club met Thursday evening with Mrs Henry Houseman Jr for a prime luncheon. Prizes for cards went to Mrs F A Phillips and Mrs Ralph Atherton. Prizes for a three month pledge tournament went to Mrs Houseman, Mrs E H Pottle and Mrs Atherton. The club planned a Christmas basket fill.

Midboro Henry Houseman, Jr Thirty-second Street F A Phillips Ralph Atherton Houseman E H. Pottle Atherton

Reich Youths Must Salute Nazis Now

Berlin report says Hitler Youth members are ordered to salute fellow Hitler Youth, war veterans, and the Reichswehr. Baldur von Schirach, leader of the Hitler Jugend, issued the order stressing the salute and respect for veterans.

Reich Berlin Ins Hitler Youth Reichswehr Baldur von Schurach Hitler Jugend

Colorful Robes Lead Men’s Wardrobe Wave In 1934

A 1934 fashion overview notes a move toward color in men robes with checks stripes and brocade patterns. Foulards silks and plain robes with color piping gain appeal while striped blazers and houndstooth prints appear in the fabric range. Styles include wrap robes with shawl collars, double breasted options, and varied lapel shapes.

Amos Parrish

Mammy explains herbs cure ailments at Kenmore exhibit

In Fredericksburg Virginia a collection of slave era remedies is shown at Kenmore the home of Betty Washington. A local woman labeled a mammy presides teaching how each herb works and claims it will cure any illness with one dose.

Fredericksburg Kenmore George Washington Betty Kenmore Association

Cheap Money For Farmers Seen By G. O. P. Senator

UPI reports Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon, returning from a farm rest, predicts the next Congress will push cheap money for farmers. He argues high taxes and high interest plus low prices threaten farm viability and calls for action to lower interest rates for farmers.

Salem Ore Congress Charles L. McNary United States Senate Here

Hit With Beer Mug Sparks Family Probation Decision

In Cleveland, a judge placed two sisters under county probation after Martha Kleps admitted striking sister Lydia Militzki with a heavy beer mug. The ruling cited a prior beer parlor brawl that loosened a tooth as context for the dispute.

Cleveland Common Pleas Lee E. Skeel County Probation Department Martha Kleps Skeel Lydia Militzki

Heavy Democratic Majority Sidebar in Washington Legislature

Washington's 1935 legislature will open with a strong Democratic majority. The House will hold 91 Democrats and 8 Republicans, while the Senate has 37 Democrats and 8 Republicans, with one vacancy remaining.

Olympia Wash Washington House Senate

Police sergeant offers alibi for auto incident

BROCTON Mass AP A police sergeant William S Chandler faced questions about his alibi after his car was tagged for a parking violation while he watched a movie He said a truck pushed the vehicle from its original spot to a hydrant restricted space.

Brocton Mass William S. Chandler

Miss Bampton Charms Audience At Community Concert

Rose Bampton, a young American contralto, performed at Coe chapel for the Community Concert association. She delivered a beautiful voice with clear enunciation and deft linguistic versatility across French Spanish German and English lieder including Chausson Rav el Grandados and De Falla. Corinne Frederick provided discreet accompaniment enhancing the soloist's success.

Community Concert Association Coe Chapel Rose Bampton Metropolitan Chausson Nicolette Ravel Miss Bampton Grandados de Falla Corinne Frederick

K C Knights of Columbus Rabbit Hunt Dinner Plans

Knights of Columbus council No. 909 hosts a Sunday rabbit hunt with teams to supply game for a Tuesday dinner at Ben Hur hall. Dinner at 6 30 p m serves members families and friends with Stanley Elias directing the young members. Prizes for bridge and five hundred high score. complimentary supper tickets for Sunday participants.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 909 Ben Hur Hall First Street Stanley Elias Mr. Elias College Inn First Avenue M. V. O’rieley Otto C. Klassen Ward Loftus S. E. Dale Wesley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Societyf Mrs. Gillies Woman's Club Robert E. Campbell D. M. Fellows Ways and Means Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Country Club E. M. Sobodas Florida Academy College Club Group Paul Specht Danceland Roosevelt Hoover America Neumode Hosiery Shop Seconda Street E. Strawhorn Nebel United Presbyterians Fowanas Club Entertain Club COE Music Lou Eeeeee Grieg Betty Wagner Weeee Sibelius Ellsworth Thert Polannise MacDowel Beulah Wessale Brahms Dorothy Check Atlantic Zephyrs s.Simmons Eroy Krejct Sparks Moszkowsk Meinard Schurfield Rachmaninoff Geneva Haldeman Chopin Vernon Gutzenfelder Capriccio Brillant Mendelssohn Martha Leksa Rose Serbousek Trpakosh O’neal Midboro Club York Jane Cay Prof K. C Lefs 2Nd St. SE Hace del Monte
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