Junior League Hosts Supper Party After Hans Brinker Run
Junior League of Cedar Rapids plans a supper party at Bill Dutrt's tavern in Iowa City for cast and crew of Hans Brinker after Friday afternoon showing at the Children's Hospital. Under Mrs Edward M Soboda Jr and Mrs Frederick S Glanville, members and escorts attended the final performance for local public school students in four high school auditoriums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Junior League of
Cedar Rapids
Bill Dutrt
Phien
Hans Brinker
Edward M Soboda, Jr
Children’s Theater
Frederick S Glanville
Mesdames Soboda
Glanville
Robert R Clark
Jack E. Durin
Donald P. Barnes
Herbert L Killian
William
Eleanor Cook
Barbara Bloomhall
Dorothy Munger
Martha Beardsley
Lydia Ann Courtright
Rainbow Girls to Present Christmas Play at Masonic Hall
Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Ma sonic hall Assembly No. 11 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will stage a Christmas play directed by Mrs. Jennie Mickel. Parents and friends are invited to attend the play and tea following the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Assembly No. 11
Jennie Mickel
Rainbow Girls
Carl Thomases Attend Theater in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Carl D Thomas of 2267 Washington Avenue SE will go to Des Moines this evening to attend Katharine Cornell in No Time for Comedy at the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Thomases
Des Moines
Carl D. Thomas
Washington Avenue
Katharine Cornell
Supper And Bridge Party For Miss Snyder Planned
The first pre nuptial event for Miss Alice Snyder ahead of her December marriage to Neil Thompson is a supper and bridge party hosted by Mrs. Matthew Stewart at her mother’s home, 385 Twenty first street SE. Guests include Miss Ellen Snyder Miss Avis Obrecht Miss Dorothy Hill Mrs. William S Wherry II Mrs. Harold Kolar and Mrs. A C Topinka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Snyder
Neil Thompson
Matthew Stewart
Waterloo
W. N. Ellis
Twenty-first Street
Ellen Snyder
Avis Obrecht
Dorothy Hill
William S. Wherry II
Harold Kolar
A. C. Topinka
Martha Marquis Circle Luncheon and Social Hostesses
Twenty six members of the Martha Marquis circle met for luncheon at the home of Mrs. Max Daehler 1800 Second avenue SE with assisting hostesses Mrs. Willis Lamb William V. Burger C Ward Macy John Henry and James Hodgson features included Negro spirituals Edith Reed accompanying Sue Crank Christmas songs and readings by Kathryn Show the program ended with a white elephant exchange. Ruth Goodwine hosted a Thursday dinner party at 2035 Bever avenue SE with guests Janet Thomas Betty Szicar Betty Gage Kathrine Luberger Anogene Faris Paricia Salter Harriette Hamilton Betty Hamilton Betsy Flodin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Marquis
Max Daehler
Second Avenue SE
Willis Lamb
William V. Burger
C Ward Macy
John Henry
James Hodgson
Edith Reed
Coe College
Sue Crank
Kathryn Show
Coe
Ruth Goodwine
Bever Avenue
Janet Thomas
Betty Szicar
Betty Gage
Katherine Luberger
Anogene Faris
Paricia Salter
Harriette Hamilton
Betty Hamilton
Betsy Flodin
Mrs Carl Jordan Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs Carl Jordan of 2121 Linden Drive SE hosted eight members of her bridge club at a luncheon Friday at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jordan
Linden Drive
May Frick circle elects officers at church meeting
Twenty five members of the May Frick circle of the First Christian church met at the home of Mrs. Merrell Smith on Wildwood drive NE. Officers elected include Mrs Glenn McMillan president Mrs Lincoln Zarub vice president Mrs Walter Frey secretary and Mrs Leo Vanous treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs Joseph Onofrio president Mrs Leslie Zacheis vice president and Mrs John Greenlee secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Frick
First Christian Church
Merrell Smith
Wildwood Drive
C. E. Oleson
Gerald Hunt
Glenn McMillan
Lincoln Zarub
Walter Frey
Leo Vanous
Joseph Onofrio
Leslie Zacheis
John Greenlee
Holiday Candlelight Dinner Hosted by Miss Dorothy Clauson
Miss Dorothy Clauson hosted a candlelight dinner Thursday at 511 First Avenue West. Guests included Irene Wright, Mercedes Janda, Billie Slapnicka, Jane Patton, Fay Anthony, Gladys Main and Dorothy Peterson. Bridge games awarded prizes to Wright Patton and Main.
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Dorothy Clauson
First Avenue W
Irene Wright
Mercedes Janda
Billie Slapnicka
Jane Patton
Fay Anthony
Gladys Main
Dorothy Peterson
Aunt Het Reflects on War Times and Neighborly Talk
In a wartime era stance Aunt Het laments bans on discussion during conflict praising peacetime frankness about neighbors and private affairs, noting tensions rise when talk stirs trouble.
Student Recital At Coe By College Musicians
Pupils and faculty from Coe College present a Saturday student musical recital at 7 30 p m in TM Sinclair Memorial chapel. Programs include Bach Chopin Friml Grieg Schubert Beethoven and Wagner with performers Jessie Dorward Helen Smith Phoebe Vavra Reinecke Nancy Hale Sheryl Ann Zalesky Frances Kubovec Dorothy Irene Mueller Jean Marie Horak and others.
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Eleanor Houts
Martha Leksa
Max Daehler
Grace Swab
Coe College Music
Sinclair Memorial Chapel
Jessie Dorward
Killarney
Blake Waltz
Schubert Helen Smith
Butterflies
Dennee
Phoebe Vavra
Friml
Caroline Fuhrmeister
Reinecke
Nancy Hale
Joan Hinerwadel
Betty Wolfe
Sseve
Grieg
Chopin Bit Shuttleworth
Beethoven Jerry Lou Hart
Poldini Sheryl
Ann Zalesky
Sailor’s
Aes Grieg
Charles Loufek
Rosamunde
Schubert Frances Kubovec
Strauss Lois Keller
Lark Balakirew
Dorothy Irene Mueller
Jean Marie Horak
Bach
Mrs McCreedy Honored At Birthday Luncheon
Mrs George McCreedy was honored Monday by friends at a birthday luncheon. A cake centerpiece from Mrs. Ella Lund decorated by Roy McManus accompanied Bunco and cards with prizes to Mesdames Kenney, Olson, Hoffer and Barger. Others present included Emma Cunningham, Ida Pierce of Waterloo, Anna Bills, Bertha Edwards, Leah Lapham, Vertie Lydick, Anna McCreedy, Mame Mathers, Lillian Nelson, Eva Ober, Maude Roth, Edrie Tucker and Nellie Vosburgh.
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George McCreedy
Ella Lund
Roy McManus
Bunco
Peg Kenney
Mary Olson
Emma K. Hoffer
Elizabeth Barger
Emma Cunningham
Ida Pierce
Waterloo
Anna Bills
Bertha Edwards
Leah Lapham
Vertie Lydick
Anna
Jolly Ramblers Hold Sixteenth Christmas Party
The Jolly Ramblers card club hosted its sixteenth annual Christmas party at Mrs. D. R. Potter’s home with a luncheon and gift exchange. Prizes were won by Elizabeth Robertson, Helen Smith, Freda Donisthorpe, Mae Phillips, and Rose Kendall. The next meeting for the new year will be at Mrs. Rhuben Leinbaugh’s home at 1006 Center Point Road NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Ramblers Card Club
D. R. Potter
Elizabeth Robertson
Helen Smith
Freda Donisthorpe
Mae Phillips
Rose Kendall
Rhuben Leinbaugh
Center Point Road
Surprise Birthday Honor For Charles Oakfield At Home
Charles Oakfield of 1431 Sixth Street SW was surprised with a birthday party at his home Thursday night. Fourteen guests attended, enjoying games cards and refreshments.
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Charles Oakfield
Sixth Street
Hidden Coffee Contrast Prompts Mystery Visitor
A party comment about calk turning to coffee leads to a quiet man claiming he works for M JB and can prove their coffee is different inviting others to visit tomorrow for verification. The exchange suggests a product claim or marketing tease centered on brand differentiation.
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M-J-B
Louise Crawford Presents Beethoven Paper for Club
Louise Crawford presented Beethoven and the Sonata to the Beethoven club at the YWCA. Prof Crawford described Beethoven as a bridge between classic and Romantic schools, a classicist and a romanticist. Gladys Barger announced the film The Great Victor Herbert and solicited support. The program featured Jeanor Hilborn Lenore Topinka Ann Denkman Lorraine Mitchell Klara Robbins and Grace Morek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven
Louise Crawford
Beethoven Club
Y W.C.A
Crawford
Gladys Barger
Vincent Hilles Ober
National Federation of Music Clubs
Victor Herbert
Josephine Batchelder
Jeanor Hilborn
Lenore Topinka
Ann Denkman
Lorraine Mitchell
Klara Robbins
Grace Morek
Czech Fine Arts Group Elects New Officers
Mrs. Helen Kacena Stark was elected president of the Czech Fine Arts society at a Thursday meeting held at her home 2016 Fourth Avenue SE. New officers include Mrs. J J Hervert vice president Mrs S V Shonka secretary and A C Topinka reelected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kacena Stark
Czech Fine Arts Society
Fourth Avenue SE
J. J. Hervert
S. V. Shonka
A. C. Topinka
IC. B J. Hall
Czechoslovakia
Tanda Camp Fire Plans Christmas Party at Guardian's Home
The Tanda Camp Fire group met Thursday at the First Presbyterian church to plan a Christmas party at guardian Mrs. J. H. Fortune's home. Names were drawn for a Christmas gift.
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Tanda
First Presbyterian Church
The
Guardian
J. H. Fortune
Tanida Camp Fire Elects Officers at Harrison School
Tanida Camp Fire group met Tuesday at Harrison school and elected officers including President Evelyn Poula Vice President Roberta Bukacek Secretary Mary Ellen Dennis and Scribe Florence Hoy.
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Tanida
Harrison School
Evelyn Poula
Roberta Bukacek
Mary Ellen Dennis
Florence Hoy
Minneapolis Guest Is Honored Visitor At Two Events
Continuing festivities for an out of town guest Mrs Charles Hogan of Minneapolis is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs Edward Sheehy and Mr Sheehy 530 Knollwood Drive SE Friday afternoon Mrs Hogan was honored at an informal tea hosted by Mrs William C Crawford 510 Vernon Drive SE This evening Mr and Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer will entertain Mrs Hogan at a small dinner party 2001 Linden Drive SE followed by a bridge session.
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Charles Hogan
Minneapolis
Edward Sheehy
Sheehy
Knollwood Drive
Hogan
William C. Crawford
Vernon Drive
van Vechten Shaffer
Linden Drive SE
Bridge
Miss Papes Addresses Fellowship Dinner Group
Miss Alice Papes, YWCA adviser for South America and former Cedar Rapids Girl Reserve secretary, spoke to sixty five members of the Business and Industrial girls group at a fellowship dinner. She described South American customs and YWCA work in several countries and urged a spirit of good neighborliness with those nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Papes
South America
Cedar Rapids Girl Reserve
Business and
Association
Papes
Y. W.C
Dessert Luncheon of Ethel Evans Circle Near Christmas Tea Planned
Nine members of Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters gathered Thursday at 889 Oakland Road NE for dessert. President Mrs Hoyt Thomas led devotions and shared union meeting news. They scheduled a Christmas tea for December 19 at Mrs I D Yanaway's home and spent the rest of the afternoon sewing.
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Ethel Evans
The
King's Daughters
Clifford Wikes
Oakland Road
Hoyt Thomas
I. D. Yanaway
Past Matrons of Cedar Chapter Hold Christmas Party
Past matrons of Cedar chapter No. 184 O. E. S gathered at 1527 A avenue NE for a turkey luncheon hosted by Mrs J W Thompson. After a brief business meeting gifts were exchanged and members donated five dollars to the D A R toy library.
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Cedar
J. W. Thompson
Avenue
Elizabeth Chase
Esther van Meter
Lillian Myers
D. A. R. Toy Library
Mayflower
Eastern Star
Boone
Wednesday Social Club Honors Mrs Capron Memorial
Mrs W R Robinson hosted the Wednesday Social club at 2412 C avenue NE. Members shared quotations and reviewed Wilderness Wife by Catherine Pinkerton. A handkerchief shower was given for Mrs M F Cox who plans to spend the winter in California. Mrs Palmer and Mrs Rice assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Robinson
C Avenue NE
Harry Palmer
W. L. Capron
C. E. Nelson
Capron
L. S. Hamilton
Catherine Pinkerton
M. F. Cox
Camp Fire Group Meeting and Trail Seeker Awards
The Wadakizapi Camp Fire Group meets Saturday at 9 30 am at 2001 Linden Drive SE for a council fire with members in costumes representing different countries. Sheryl Chehak Betty Schwinn and Patricia Craemer will be awarded the trail seeker rank by Miss Jane Garwood.
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Wadakizapi
van Vechten Shaffer
Linden Drive
Sheryl Chehak
Betty Schwinn
Patricia Craemer
Jane Garwood
Kag-Ha Camp Fire Girls Hold Christmas Craft Session
Seventeen members of Kag-Ha Camp Fire group met at Polk school for a handcraft program. The girls were given dolls to dress for Christmas.
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Kag-Ha Camp Fire Group
Polk School
Friendship circle meets at Mrs Helming home
The Friendship circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday evening at 369 Park terrace SE with all members and one guest, Mrs. Radloff. President Mrs. Lichtenstein led the session, gifts were exchanged, and plans were made for Christmas baskets. The next meeting is set for December 29 at Mrs. McQuiston’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle of the
King’s Daughters
Carl G. Helming
Park Terrace SE
Thomas Radloff
Vernon E. Lichtenstein
County Union
Don Neill
N. Harold West
Towanka Camp Fire Plans Christmas Party At Garfield School
Towanka Camp Fire group met at Garfield school Tuesday with ten members and the guardian present. Plans were made to hold a Christmas party December 12. Dolls were given to each girl to be dressed for the Camp Fire office.
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Towanka
Garfield
Guardian
Praha Rebekah Banquet Honors New Officers
Praha Rebekah degree staff held their annual banquet and installation of officers in the La Fayette club room on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Stella Marek assisted by Mrs. Julia Barta installed officers including Alma Johnson as President and Mary Jensen as Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha Rebekah
la Fayette Club
Stella Marek
Julia Barta
Alma_ Johnson
Mary Jensen
Lenore Melsa
Lucille Filipy
Harriette Seabrooke
Lillian Heral
Melsa
Mayme Kroulik
Libbie Fieseler
Retiring President Thanks Group as Bunco Prize Winners Named
Anna Mitvalsky thanked the group for cooperation and wished the new officers success. Bunco concluded the evening with prizes awarded to Mrs. Filipy Mrs. Kroulik Mrs. Minnie Hermanek and Mrs. Mary Seda. Committee in charge included Mesdames Heral Filipy Olga Chramosta Laura Horsky and Miss Sadie Vlach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mitvalsky
Bunco
Filipy
Kroulik
Minnie Hermanek
Mary Seda
Mesdames Heral
Olga Chramosta
Laura Horsky
Sadie Vlach
Ambassador circle of the King’s Daughters dessert luncheon
The Ambassador circle met Wednesday at 2217 B avenue NE for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Byron K Anderson. Mrs. A E Chase attended as a guest. Christmas gifts were exchanged and plans laid for a Christmas basket for a needy family. Mrs. Ralph Fitzgerald read a Christmas story during devotions.
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Ambassador Circle of the King’s Daughters
Byron K.anderson
B Avenue NE
A. E. Chase
Ralph Fitzgerald
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Roos
Roosevelt
H. Oransky
First Ave
Miss Snyder
Mrs. Daehler
May Frick Circle
Miss Clauson
Mrs. McCreedy
Jolly Ramblers
Ionor Charles Oakfield
M J+B Co
Czech Fine Arts Group
Tanda Camp Fire
Tanida Camp Fire
Miss Papes
10Th St. SE
Killian
Killuian
Cedar Chapter
Wadakizapi Group
Friendship Circle
Towanka Camp
Ambassador
Sealine
Wane
Srila
Killian's Men's
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