Dancing Party Honoring Jean Files at Cedar Rapids Club
A formal dancing party for the teenage set will be hosted at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Friday evening in honor of Miss Jean Files, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry B. Files, who will soon move to Syracuse New York with her parents. Hosts include Miss Susan Brown, Dick Chadima, and Wallace Darling Jr. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. and follows a dinner at the Pinney home for the honoree and numerous invited guests.
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Cedar Rapids Country Club
Jean Files
Henry B. Files
Blake Boulevard
Syracuse
N.ys
Susan Brown
W. J Brown
First Avenue E
Dick Chadima
Harrys J Chadima
Twenty-third Street Drive
Wallace Darling, Jr
Wallace Darling
Crescent Street
Eugene Pinnes
Virs
Eugene M Pinnes
Ridee
Horace Hedges, Jr
Horace G Hedges
Seventeenth Street
Mass Files
Pinney Home
Mars Zuercher
Carolan Engel
Ruth Knight
Donna Jeanne Johnson
Barbara Rogers
Nori Cocker
Barbara Barrys
Kathryn Barngrover
Doug Elaine Cone
Patricia Marshall
Dorothy Little
Joanne Crawmore
Marion Reiff
David Keehn
John Foster
Hamilton Bell
Charles Knox
Ralph Gearhart
Bob Taylor
Brice Fisher
Bob Mitchell
Dick Sheehs
Martin Hanson
Kenneth Knaus
Jim Battin
Luncheon Held for Mrs Cunningham Before Move to Des Moines
To honor Mrs C C Cunningham who departs after Christmas for Des Moines a luncheon was given Friday at the Elks club. Attending were Mrs A Ro Glasier of 118 Twenty seventh Street NE Mrs RR Brage of 205 Fourteenth Street SE Mrs Charles H Siler of 2420 A Avenue NF and Mrs Verle Jones of 2004 Pevry Avenue SE. Bridge was played after the meal.
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C C Cunningham
Des Moines
Elks Club
Six University of Arizona women receive A sweaters
Miss Martha Trewin of 1950 Fourth Avenue SE joins five other female students at the University of Arizona Tucson who earned A sweaters and were pledged to the women’s A club. Each sweater requires 800 activity points from sports involvement.
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Martha Trewin
Harold R Trewin
Fourth Avenue SE
University of Arizona
Tucson
Averill sisters return from three month motor trip
Miss Jessie Averill and Miss Lealu Averill return after a three month motor trip. They traveled south through the Great Smokies to Kentucky and Virginia then visited Washington, New York and Boston.
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Jessie Averill
Lealu Averill
Second Avenue
Great Smokies
Kentucky
Virginia
Washington
New York
Boston
Katterjoins Dinner Party Hosts At Woodland Drive Home
Mr and Mrs Franklin E Katterjohn of 350 Woodland Drive SE will host a Friday evening dinner party. Covers will be laid for eight at the home event hosted by the couple.
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Franklin E. Katterjohn
Woodland Drive
Atua
Ray Chandlers Host Dinner Party at Home
Mr and Mrs C Ray Chandler of 1630 First Avenue East will host a dinner party Friday evening with Bridge to be played during the event.
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C Ray Chandler
First Avenue E
Six Coe Sororities Stage Holiday Dance at Memorial Coliseum
Six Coe College sororities unite for a holiday dance in the Memorial Coliseum on Saturday from 8 to 11 pm to launch an annual series. Hosts include Kappa Delta, Chi Omega, and other chapters with alumnae invited for tickets.
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Coe College
Pan Hellenic Organization
Memorial Coliseum
Coe
Sruturdas
Kappa Delta
Chi Omega
Beta Phi Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta
Delta Delta Delta
Alpha Ni Delta
Lois Tankersles
Margaret Wilson
Gertrude Shen
Betty Buckingham
Coliseum
Alfred W Meyer
Karl A Stiles
Willis Lamb
Irving L. Churchill
Mary Bell
Miss Tankerslex
Dial
Audrey Campbell
Harmony club and Junior band meet for recital at Coe
The Coe college Harmony club and Junior band meet Saturday at 10 am. A recital will be given at 11 am in the T. M. Sinclair Memorial chapel by club members. The program features Donald Hlu burek Billy Shuttleworth Dick Moon Rockey Daehler Marjorie Moon Bernice Bonesteel Jean Morris Joyce Sanborn Alice Mary Chadima Jessie Dorward Joan Uierwadel Lois Keller and the rhythm class. Selections include Minuet by Stavenhagen Intermezzo in Octaves by Leschetizky and Gavotte by Gluck Brahms.
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Coe College
T. M. Sinclair
Donald Hlubuceck
Billy Shuttleworth
Dick Moon
Rockey Daehler
Marjorie Moon
Bernice Bonesteel
Jean Morris
Joyce Sanborn
Alice Mary Chadima
Jessie Dorward
Joan Uierwadel
Lois Keller
Stavenhagen
Leschetizky
Gavotte
Gluck Brahms
Nature and Garden Group Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Clubhouse
Thirty members of the nature and garden department of the Cedar Rapids Woman’s club met for luncheon at the club house. Hostesses were Mesdames Ben Hazen Henry J Hromek P M Davis and Clayton Smith. After a short business meeting led by Mrs. Hugh Harrington Arthur Bezdek spoke on Uses and Abuses of Christmas Greens.
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The
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Ben Hazen
Henry J Hromek
P M Davis
Clayton Smith
Hugh Harrington
Arthur Bezdek
Wednesday Social Club Hears Papers at Mrs Crabb home
Mrs George Crabb hosted a Wednesday social club at 1501 Fourth Avenue SE with twenty two members present. Mrs CE Nelson read Our Resources and Mrs F W Davis spoke on The Consumer's Problem. They planned a Christmas basket for a needy family and the first division of the entertainment committee assisted. Mrs G A Singleton of North Liberty was a guest.
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George Crabb
Fourth Avenue SE
CE Nelson
F. W Davis
G. A Singleton
North Liberty
John Miller
Mrs Norton Hosts Wedding Celebration Attendees
Miss Josephine Norton entertained at her home on Second Avenue for Mr. and Mrs. James Linsley and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Klekar who were recently married. Eight shared the courtesy.
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Josephine Norton
Second Avenue SW
James Linsley
Leon Klekar
Congenial Hundred Club Set for Monday Dinner Dance
The Crystal ballroom at the Montrose hotel hosts the sixth annual Congenial Hundred Club dinner dance Monday evening. Dinner at 6:30 pm followed by organ music and the club’s ten piece orchestra from 9 to 12. A short business meeting and election of offices will conclude the evening. six nominees for the executive committee include William W Crissman H De Wees Paul L Jones Harold Millhisier Raymond J Pollock and Duane L Schuler.
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Montrose Hotel
Hundred Club
William W. Crissman
H. de- Wees
Paul L. Jones
Harold Millhiser
Raymond J. Pollock
Duane L Schuler
Mothers Guest Day in Mrs Toogood Class Recital
Mrs L J Toogood hosts a mothers guest day at her home studio with a piano recital featuring Arlene Sova Chester Wetzel Lillian Stodola Allegra Kuhlan and others, plus a separate Sunday recital by Belle Weaver Stewart at 2016 Fourth Avenue SE with Ruth Blaine Ruth Lurtt Meskimen and arrangements by Lenore Stark Topinka and Ruth Lurtt Meskimen.
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L. J Toogood
Fountain Sese Bohn
Arlene Sova
Aeesee Baeh
Chester Wetzel
Friial Dean Rink Arbus Sevees
Lillian Stodola
Allegra Kuhlan Danes Doll
Poldins
Ruth Maren
Serenata Moszkowski
Mary Jean Palmer
Heins
Jeanette Merveant
Valerk Mokrejs
David Ring
tAdaular
Beethoven Marie Morlan
Allerrot
Beethoven Dorothy Cook
Tschaikowsky
Margaret Ann Toozouti
Ittba Dett
Dean and
Helen Wkacena Stark
Belle Weaver Stewart
Ruth Blaine
Fourth Avenue SE
Lenore Stark
Topinka
Ruth Lurtt
Ily
Morgen ‘ Strauss
Warren Ruth Bisine Batti
Godard
Belle Weaver
Stewart Connais
Thomas Ruth Blaine
Reenara Net
Silenzio
Ib Lucin' Donezzetti
Stewart
Pucelni
Mrs. Topinka
Birthday Surprise Honors Mary Nechvile at Wixéom Home
A birthday surprise party was held at 1611 Fourth Avenue SE in Wixéom for Mary Nechvile. Guests included Emma Nechvile Libbie Nechville and Godfrey Votroubek with prizes awarded to Emma Nechvile F B Dugan and Libbie Nechville. Refreshments were served.
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Mary Nechvile
Forrest Foster
F B Dugan
Emma Nechville
Twylah Wixom
Cercle Francais Plans Monthly Programs At Mount Mercy JC
Members of the Cercle Francais at Mount Mercy Junior College met to map monthly programs. New officers include Betty Allender as president Patricia Heffron as vice president Marie Hoffman as secretary and Elaine Welan as treasurer.
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Cercle Francais
Mount Mercy Junior College
Betty Allender
Patricia Heffron
Marie Hoffman
Elaine Welan
Tucson Wedding Of Miss Marie Jeffrey And John Shreeves Jr
Miss Marie Jewel Jeffrey daughter of Mrs Dora V Jeffrey and John Russell Shreeves Jr of Tucson wed Wednesday evening at the home of his uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs S H Watson. The Rev George Ferguson officiated with music by Mrs Leo B Keith. The bride wore a white tafeta gown with diamonds and pearls brooch, gardenia bouquet. matron of honor Mrs A Jamieson Francis wore white moire. best man L Jamieson Francis. Afterward a reception for about 35 at the Watson home. The couple will reside at 2518 North Highland Ave Tucson after December 15.
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Tucson
Ariz
Marie Jewel Jeffrey
Dora V. Jeffrey
Avenne NE
John Russell Shreeves
Vinton
S H Watson
George Ferguson
St Philip's In
the Hills Episcopal Church
Leo B. Keith
Watson
A D Wood
Santa Ana
Calif
A Jamieson Francis
L. Jamieson Francis
Jeffrey
Riviera
Shreeves
Watson Home
Washington High School
University of Iowa
Delta Gamma Sorority
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Union Oil Company
Cedar Rapids
Edgewood No 1 Mothers Club Meets At School
The Edgewood school No 1 Mothers club held a meeting Thursday with thirty mothers attending. They turned in twenty dressed dolls for Christmas distribution to Miss Elizabeth Bender of the Community House. Games singing and refreshments followed the business. Visitors day is set for January 12 at the school.
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Edgewood School No. 1
Elizabeth Bender
Holiday Luncheon Hosts at Roosevelt Hotel
Mrs. Collard and Miss Fisher hosted a Friday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel starting holiday festivities. Guests included numerous local ladies, with Bridge played after a table set with Christmas red and silver decorations.
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Fred E Collard
Park Avenue SE
Myrtle Fisher
Third Avenue SE
Roosevelt Hotel
Robert W. Slack
Guy E Hillier
Clarence O Gray
U W. C. Burleson
Herbert Beals
Roy Folsom
G A Kay
Harry Tisher
Arthur E Chase
George Otis
George Starr
R .D. Spears
R. D. Gray
Harry F Sundberg
A M. Selvie
Horan
George F. Miller
J. A Hutch
Stanley Moore
Fred Hann
Guy Mitchell
Roland Wilson
Charles Walser
Allen Nash
JL. Burgar
C. V. Lehman
Earl J North
Leo Stalker
H. N Boyson
Joe Yessler
Frank Wingert
Harry E. Yaw
Everett Chandler
P Myers
Moray L. Eby
Will McGuire
R A Greenawalt
Silver Chain Circle Holds Meeting at St Luke’s Hospital
The Silver Chain circle met Wednesday at St Luke's Hospital with Mrs. Walter Shellquist conducting the business session and Mrs. Keith DeBolt leading devotions. The afternoon included sewing and planning for Christmas baskets at Mrs. Shellquist's home on December 21.
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Silver Chain Circle
St Luke’s Hospital
Walter Shellquist
Keith DeBolt
Shellquist
Bluff View Aid Society Lunch Hosts and January Meeting
Mrs Otto Neville of Zika avenue NW hosted Bluff View Aid society at a Wednesday lunch. The next gathering is set for January 4 at Mrs John Kretschmar’s River road NW home, with attendees including Mrs Godfrey Mielenovsky and others.
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Otto Neville
Zika Avenue NW
Bluff View Aid Society
John Kretschmar
River Road NW
Godfrey Mielenovsky
Jolly Ramblers Hold Luncheon and Christmas Party
Mrs N W Robertson hosted the Jolly Ramblers at luncheon and a Christmas party on Wednesday at 1909 Grande avenue SE. After a gift exchange and card games, prizes went to Mesdames Fred Donisthorpe W Phillips Leo J Smith and R H Leinbaugh. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec 28 at Mrs Leinbaughs home.
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N. W. Robertson
Grande Avenue SE
Jolly Ramblers
Fred Donisthorpe
W. Phillips
Leo J. Smith
R H Leinbaugh
O Brians New Auto Causes Car Trouble At Iowa Statehouse
Des Moines AP report says Secretary of State Robert E O Brien accepted a new 1939 state car costing 1100 despite an executive council cap of 900. Comptroller withholds payment pending resolution. Governor elect Wilson will not ride in Kraschel era sedan and will use his own car.
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Des Moines
Statehouse
Robert E. O'Brian
Comptroller’s Office
Comptroller
Executive Council
O'Brian
Secretary of State
George A. Wilson
Nelson G. Kraschel
Wilson
Clyde L. Herring
Washington
Locked In Closet Fatal Fire Claims Boy
In Stockton California a 4-year-old boy named George Pia died after his parents locked him in a closet and left home. Neighbors heard his cries and tried to rescue him as the house burned shortly after the Pia family departed. Authorities questioned George Pia 34 and Jane Pia 27 about the incident.
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Stockton
Calif
Pias
George
George Pia
Jane Pia
Friay
Pioneer Alice Dixon dies after long Linn County life
Mrs. Alice Dixon 84 a Linn County pioneer died Thursday night at her daughter’s home following a four week illness. Born in Paris Indiana April 23 1853 she moved to a farm near Lisbon as a child and later lived in Springville where she and her husband raised 11 children. Surviving are six daughters one son and many grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 a m at the Yocom chapel Marion conducted by Rev Thomas J Hinkin of the Sunshine Mission Cedar Rapids.
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Alice Amelia Dixon
D. M. Pierce
Avenue NE
Alexander
Mary Martha Goodhue Dixon
Paris
Ind
Lisbon
John E. Dixon
Waubeek
Springville
Thomas J. Hinkin
Sunshine Mission
Cedar Rapids
Evergreen Rebekah Lodge Assists Springville Service
Evergreen Rebekah lodge No 149 of Springville with charter member Mrs Dixon will assist with the services. Burial is in the Springville cemetery. Frencs may fall at the Yocom chapel.
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Evergreen Rebekah Lodge No
Springville
Dixon
Yocom Chapel
Roosevelt Pupil Wins Quill And Scroll Key
Hannah Scheer of Roosevelt High School 12A won a Quill and Scroll key for her feature Colors for Classrooms. She serves on the Roosevelt Record staff as feature editor junior high editor and assistant editor-in-chief and received the award at a Thursday assembly.
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Quill and Scroll Society
Hannah Scheer
Roosevelt High School
Miss Scheer
Quill and Scroll
Hickenlooper Reports $650 Campaign Expense
Cedar Rapids candidate B. Hickenlooper, successful Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, lists campaign expenses at $650 with $330 receipts. He mailed the report before the Thursday midnight deadline and it was accepted by the secretary of state’s office.
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Des Moines
INS
B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Hickenlooper
Secretary of State
Captain John Sutter Dies Poor after California Gold Legacy
Captain John A. Sutter, the landowner where the California gold rush began, died in poverty. His discovery at Sutter's Mill sparked a surge of prospectors and major changes to California.
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John A. Sutter
California
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