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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

6

Junior League Supper Party For Hans Brinker Cast

Junior League of Cedar Rapids hosts a supper party at Bill Duttrt's tavern after Friday afternoon performances of Hans Brinker at the Children's hospital in Iowa City. The event honors cast and crew members including Mrs. Edward M. Soboda Jr and Mrs. Frederick S. Glanville, with attendance by many ladies and husbands and escorts.

Children’s Hospital Iowa City Junior League of Cedar Rapids Bill Dutrt Prise 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. Kilian William G. Isom Herbert S. Stamats Wallace D. Lyon Henry H. Hamilton Clark W. Chandler Richard E. Killian Jerome Gearhart Edwy J. Clapp Frederick C. Fisher, Jr Chester D. Salter Robert B. Davis Eugene C. Hoyt Alvin W. Allen Neil Montgomery Orville H

Rainbow Girls to Present Christmas Play at Masonic Hall

Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Ma sonic hall assembly No 11 will present a Christmas play directed by Mrs Jennie Mickel followed by a tea All parents and friends of Rainbow girls are invited to both the play and the tea

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 travel to Des Moines this evening to attend Katharine Cornell in No Time for Comedy at the local theater.

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 of Waterloo at her mother Mrs W N Ellis s home 385 Twenty first street SE Friday evening Guests include Miss Ellen Snyder Miss Avis Obrecht Miss Dorothy Hill Mrs William S Wherry IH Mrs Harold Kolar and Mrs A C Topinka

Alice Snyder Neil Thompson Matthew Stewart Waterloo W. N. Ellis Twenty-first Street Ellen Snyder Avis Obrecht Dorothy Hill William S. Wherry IH Harold Kolar A. C. Topinka

Martha Marquis Circle Luncheon At Mrs Daehler Home

Twenty six members of the Martha Marquis circle met for luncheon at Mrs. Max Daehler's home 1800 Second Avenue SE. Hostesses were Mesdames Willis Lamb William V Burger C Ward Macy John Henry and James Hodgson.

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 Hosts Dinner Party at Home

Miss Ruth Goodwine of 2035 Bever Avenue Southeast acted as hostess Thursday evening for a dinner party at her residence. Guests included Janet Thomas Betty Szicar Betty Gage Katharine Luberger Anogene Faris Paricia Salter Harriette Hamilton Betty Hamilton and Betsy Flodin.

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 Linden Drive SE entertained eight bridge club members at a luncheon Friday at her home.

Carl Jordan Linden Drive

May Frick circle elects new officers at church meeting

Twenty five members of the May Frick circle of the First Christian church gathered at Mrs. Merrell Smith’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Elected officers include Mrs. Glenn McMillan as president, Mrs. Lincoln Zarub as vice president, Mrs. Walter Frey as secretary, and Mrs. Leo Vanous as treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs. Joseph Onofrio, president, Mrs. Leslie Zacheis, vice president, and Mrs. John Greenlee, secretary-treasurer.

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

Candlelight Dinner Hostess Dorothy Clauson Hosts Holiday Bridge

Miss Dorothy Clauson hosted a candlelight dinner at 511 First Avenue W on Thursday. Guests included Irene Wright, Mercedes Janda, Billie Slapnicka, Jane Patton, Fay Anthony, Gladys Main and Dorothy Peterson with prizes awarded to Wright Patton Clauson and Janda.

Dorothy Clauson First Avenue W Irene Wright Mercedes Janda Billie Slapnicka Jane Patton Fay Anthony Gladys Main Dorothy Peterson Wright Patton Ain

Student Recital At Coe College Features Faculty Pupils

Pupils of Eleanor Houts Martha Leksa Max Daehler and Grace Swab of the Coe college music faculty will present a student recital Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in the T M Sinclair Memorial chapel. The program includes Bach Mozart Schubert Reinecke Beethoven Grieg and other composers with performers such as Jessie Dorward Phoebe Vavra Caroline Fuhrmeister and Sheryl Ann Zalesky among the listed participants. Public invited.

Eleanor Houts Martha Leksa Max Daehler Grace Swab Coe College Music T. M. Sinclair Jessie Dorward Kilarney Schubert Helen Smith Dennee Phoebe Vavra Lazoo Priml Caroline Fuhrmeister Reinecke Nanny Hale Eweininis Jean ‘Hinerwadel Ee Ree Bach Betty Wolfe Bill Shuttleworth Beethoven Jerry Lou Hart RTE Benene Poldini Sheryl Ann Zalesky Saiior Charles Loufek

Mrs McCreedy Honored at Birthday Luncheon

Mrs George McCreedy was honored Monday by friends at a birthday luncheon. A centered cake and decorated table marked the celebration. Prizes went to Peg Kenney, Mary Olson, Emma Hoffer and Elizabeth Barger. Other attendees included Emma Cunningham Ida Pierce Anna Bills Bertha Edwards Leah Lapham Vertie Lydick Anna McCreedy Marie Mathers Lillian Nelson Eva Ober Maude Roth Edrie Tucker Nellie Vesburgh.

George McCreedy Ella Lund Roy McManus Peg Kenney Mary Olson Emma K. Hoffer Elizabeth Barger Emma Cunningham Ida Pierce Waterloo Anna Bills Bertha Edwards Leah Lapham Vertie Lydick Anna McCreedy Marie Mathers Lillian Nelson Eva Ober Maude Roth Edrie Tucker Nellie Vesburgh

Jolly Ramblers Hold Sixteenth Christmas Party

The Jolly Ramblers card club held its sixteenth annual Christmas party at Mrs. D R Potter's home. A luncheon and gift exchange followed. prizes at cards went to Elizabeth Robertson Helen Smith Freda Donisthorpe Mae Phillips and Rose Kendall. The next meeting will be at Mrs Rhuben Leinbaugh 1006 Center Point Road NE.

Jolly Ramblers Card Club D. R. Potter Elizabeth Robertson Helen Smith Freda Donisthorpe Mae Phillips Rose Kendall Rhuben Leinbaugh Center Point Road

Surprise Birthday Party for Charles Oakfield

Charles Oakfield of 1431 Sixth Street SW was honored with a surprise birthday at his home Thursday night. Fourteen guests attended the gathering with games and cards and refreshments served.

Charles Oakfield Sixth Street

Louise Crawford Delivers Beethoven Paper at YWCA Club

Miss Louise Crawford presented a study titled Beethoven and the Sonata before the Beethoven club at the YWCA. She argued Beethoven linked classic forms with Romantic expression, serving as a bridge between eras. Gladys Barger shared news from Mrs. Vincent Hilles Ober about a forthcoming National Federation of Music Clubs motion picture, The Great Victor Herbert.

Beethoven Louise Crawford Beethoven Club Crawford Gladys Barger Vincent Hilles Ober National Federation of Music Clubs Victor Herbert Josephine Batchelder Eleanor 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 with twenty members present. New officers include Mrs J J Hervert as vice president Mrs S V Shonka as secretary and A C Topinka reelected treasurer.

Helen Kacena Stark Czech Fine Arts Society Fourth Avenue SE J. J. Hervert S. V. Shonka A. C. Topinka

Tanda Camp Fire Plans Christmas Party At Fortune Home

The Tanda Camp Fire group met at the First Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon. They arranged a Christmas party at guardian Mrs. J. H. Fortune's home and drew names for a Christmas gift.

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 President Evelyn Poula Vice President Roberta Bukacek Secretary Mary Ellen Denifis and Scribe Florence Hoy.

Tanida Harrison School Evelyn Poula Roberta Bukacek Mary Ellen Denifis Florence Hoy

Minneapolis Guest Is Honored In Local Festivities

Continuing festivities for an out of town guest, Mrs. Charles Hogan of Minneapolis visits in the home of her sister Mrs. Edward Sheehy at 530 Knollwood Drive SE. Friday afternoon she attended an informal tea hosted by Mrs. William C. Crawford at 510 Vernon Drive SE. This evening Mr. and Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer host a small dinner party at 2001 Linden Drive SE followed by bridge.

Charles Hogan Minneapolis Edward Sheehy Sheehy Knollwood Drive Hogan William C. Crawford Vernon Drive van Vechten Shaffer

Miss Papes Addresses Fellowship Dinner Group

Miss Alice Papes, Y W C A adviser for South America and former Cedar Rapids Girl Reserve secretary, spoke to the Business and Industrial girls group Thursday night at a fellowship dinner. Sixty five attended as she outlined South American customs and Y W C A work across several countries. She urged the audience to foster neighborly spirit with South American nations through the Y W C A.

Alice Papes South America Cedar Rapids Girl Reserve Association Papes

Ethel Evans Circle Holds Dessert Luncheon

Nine members of the Ethel Evans circle of the King’s Daughters met for a dessert luncheon at 889 Oakland road NE. President Mrs. Hoyt Thomas led devotions and reported on the union meeting. They planned a Christmas tea for December 19 at Mrs. I. D. Yanaway’s home and spent the rest of the afternoon sewing.

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 C. E. S. held their annual Christmas party at 1527 A avenue NE. A turkey luncheon was served with hostess Mrs J W Thompson assisted by Elizabeth Chase Esther Van Meter and Lillian Myers. After a brief business meeting gifts were exchanged and members donated 5 to the D A R toy library at the Community House and voted to send a box of oranges to the Eastern Star home at Boone.

Cedar J. W. Thompson Avenue Elizabeth Chase Esther van Meter Lillian Myers D. A. R. Toy Library Mayflower Eastern Star Boone

Wednesday Social Club Meets at Mrs Robinsons Home

Mrs W R Robinson hosted the Wednesday Social Club at 2412 C avenue NE. Members shared quotations for roll call, honored Mrs M F Cox with a handkerchief shower, and discussed Wilderness Wife by Catherine Pinkerton. Mrs Palmer and Mrs Rice assisted.

W. R. Robinson C Avenue NE Harry Palmer W. L. Capron C. E. Nelson Capron L. S. Hamilton Catherine Pinkerton M. F. Cox

Wadakizapi Group Plans Council Fire and Awards

The Wadakizapi Camp Fire group meets Saturday at 9 39 a.m. at 2001 Linden drive SE for a council fire with members wearing country costumes. Sheryl Chehak Betty Schwinn and Patricia Craemer will receive the trail seeker's rank from Miss Jane Garwood.

Kag Ha Camp Fire Holds Christmas Handcraft Session

Seventeen members of the Kag-Ha Camp Fire group met at Polk school for a Wednesday handcraft program. The girls were given dolls to dress for Christmas.

Kag-Ha Camp Fire Group Polk School

Friendship Circle Meeting of the King's Daughters

The Friendship circle met Thursday evening at 369 Park Terrace SE the home of Mrs. Carl G. Hel ming with one guest Mrs. Thomas Radloff. President Mrs. Vernon E. Lichtenstein led the session reading a Christmas message and noting the county union meeting. Gifts were exchanged and Christmas baskets planned with Dec 29 next meeting at Mrs. J. Stuart McQuiston’s home.

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 Helming

Towanka Camp Fire Plans Christmas Party at Garfield

Towanka Camp Fire group met at Garfield school Tuesday with ten members and the guardian present. Plans were made to hold a Christmas party on December 12. Dolls were given to each girl to be dressed for the Camp Fire office.

Towanka Garfield Guardian

Praha Rebekah Banquet and Installation of Officers

Praha Rebekah degree staff held their annual banquet in the La Fayette club room on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Stella Marek assisted by Mrs. Julia Barta installed officers with decorations of poinsettias and silver foliage and tapers in crystal holders.

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 new officers take over

Anna Mitvalsky, retiring president, thanked the group for cooperation and wished the new officers success. Bunco capped the evening with prizes awarded to Mrs. Filipy, Mrs. Kroulik, Mrs. Minnie Hermanek and Mrs. Mary Seda. Committee members were Mesdames Heral, Filipy, Olga Chramosta, Laura Horsky and Miss Sadie Vlach.

Anna Mitvalsky Bunco Filipy Kroulik Minnie Hermanek Mary Seda Mesdames Heral Olga Chramosta Laura Horsky Sadie Vlach

Ambassador Circle Holds Dessert Luncheon At Anderson Home

Ambassador circle of the King's Daughters met for a dessert luncheon at 2217 B avenue NE. Mrs. A. E. Chase attended as a guest. Gifts were exchanged and a Christmas basket plan was made for a needy family. Mrs. Ralph Fitzgerald read a Christmas story for devotions.

Ambassador Circle of the King’s Daughters Byron K. Anderson B Avenue NE A. E. Chase Ralph Fitzgerald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roosevelt H. Oransky First Ave. E Miss Snyder Mrs. Daehler May Frick Circle Miss Clauson Mrs. McCreedy Jolly Ramblers M-J-B M-J-B Co Nbi Czech Fine Arts Group Tanda Camp Fire Tanida Camp Fire Miss Papes Doughnut Shop 10Th St. SE Cedar Chapter Wadakizapi Group Friendship Circle Towanka Camp Ambassador Killian Killian's Men's Store Killiian Cur
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