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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

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Ed Will Honor Sundberg and Wray at Cedar Rapids Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Otis host at Cedar Rapids Country Club dinner honoring Miss Margaret Sundberg Cedar Rapids and Dr Robert M Wray Iowa City who wed Saturday afternoon Guests include Mr and Mrs Harry F Sundberg Mr and Mrs George F Miller and Mr and Mrs Richard M Miller Also Mrs C E Auracher and Mrs Henry Smith of Omaha will attend as out of town guests.

George Otis Meadowbrook Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club Margaret Sundberg Cedar Rapids Robert M. Wray Iowa City Harry F. Sundberg George F. Miller Richard M. Miller C. E. Auracher Henry Smith Omaha

Bridge Club Meets as Mrs Auracher Is Guest

Mrs C E Auracher of Omaha visiting Mrs George F Miller at 1960 Washington Ave SE attended a Cedar Rapids Country Club bridge luncheon. The club meets biweekly for luncheon and bridge sessions.

C. E. Auracher Omaha George F. Miller Washington Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mrs E J Larimer Hosts Eight at Thursday Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. E. J. Larimer of 2036 Fifth Avenue SE entertained eight members of the Thursday contract club at her home Thursday afternoon with a luncheon and bridge session.

E. J. Larimer Fifth Avenue SE

Donnellys Plan California Visit

Mr and Mrs M J Donnelly and their daughter Joan of 315 Nassau Street SE will leave Friday for a ten day visit in Hollywood California.

M. J. Donnelly Nassau Street Joan Hollywood Calif

Davis arrives for holidays with Beems family in Minnesota

Mrs. S. A. Davis of Hollywood California arrived Tuesday to spend the holidays in the home of her brother Clark A. Beems and Mrs. Beems at 337 Twenty-first street SE.

S. A. Davis Hollywood Calif Clark A. Beems Beems Twenty-first Street

Bridge players excel at Beattie residence in SE

Mrs Oliver Longueville and Mrs W M Jayne led with high scores at Mrs George E Beattie's home at 315 Nineteenth Street SE during an afternoon bridge session. Second honors went to Mrs C W Irwin and Mrs W J Neuzil.

Oliver Longueville W. M. Jayne George E. Beattie Nineteenth Street C. W. Irwin W. J. Neuzil

Ashley D A R Christmas Party Planned at Woman's Club

Ashley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual Christmas party Saturday at 12 30 pm at the Woman's club house. Members are asked to bring dishes a covered dish and toys for the Community House.

Ashley Chapter the Daughters of the American Revolution Woman's Club House

Palo school faculty dinner at the Gibneys

Mr and Mrs John Gibney hosted a dinner for Palo school faculty and friends on Tuesday evening. Guests included Edna Ad cock Wilma Andrews Harriet Cook Marion Kersteller Iva Moles Marvin Moles Walter Wagner Janet Sue Wagner Roger Wallace George Young and their families.

John Gibney Palo School Edna Adcock Wilma Andrews Harriet Cook Marion Kersteller Iva Moles Marvin Moles Walter Wagner Janet Sue Wagner Roger Wallace George Young

Romance Language Honor Society At Coe Hears Papers

Phi Sigma Iota at Coe College heard two papers in a Thursday meeting at Miss Audrey Campbell's home. David Stookey spoke on the tercentenary production of Cornielle’s Le Cid, and Sarah Davis spoke on Rouget de Lisle, the poet and composer of The Marseillaise.

Coe Phi Sigma Iota Coe College Audrey Campbell Country Club Parkway David Stookey Cornelle Sarah Davis Rouget de Lisle

West Side Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Outing at Home

The Home For the Friendless West Side Auxiliary met Monday at the home for a picnic luncheon and the annual Christmas party. Decorations were used, gifts exchanged, and gifts given to the home boys. They voted to buy an electric clock for the boys dormitory and elected officers: Mrs. W. J. Grunewald president, Mrs. Floyd Turkle vice president, Mrs. S. C. Wiles secretary, Mrs. A. D. Holbrook treasurer, Mrs. Nettie Sisam corresponding secretary, and Mrs. S. C. Christensen representative to the board.

West Side W. J. Grunewald Floyd Turkle S. C. Wiles A. D. Holbrook Nettie Sisam S. C. Christensen

Judith Anderson Hosts Tenth Birthday Party

Judith Anderson daughter of Mrs. George B Holmes 1801 Grande Avenue SE entertained ten friends at a party at her home Wednesday evening in celebration of her tenth birthday.

Judith Anderson George B. Holmes Grande Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids Police Auxiliary Elects Officers

Jennie Shannon was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Police auxiliary at a Wednesday meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Other officers include Ida Kansky as vice president Wenona Walsh as secretary Katherine Cunningham as treasurer and Mary Moore as conductor. Initiation will occur at the January meeting.

Jennie Shannon Cedar Rapids

Committee Named For D. Of I. Party

At Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle monthly meeting Mrs Mary McDonnell appoints Christmas party committee co chairs Betty Allen and Eleanor Brady with members Mary Bartling Hazel Moore Marcella Klein Dorothy Stark Esther Hronik. Vina Turner chairs telephone committee assisted by Mary McDonnell Mary Smith Adeline Mateju A Olson Mary Reece J W Quass. Easter ball plans discussed for Easter Monday.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Mary McDonnell Betty Allen Eleanor Brady Cochairmen Mary Bartling Hazel Moore Marcella Klein Dorothy Stark Esther M. Hronik Vina Turner Mary Smith Adeline Mateju A. Olson Mary Reece J. W. Quass

Silver Cross Daughters Hold Dessert Luncheon

Seventeen members and two guests of the Silver Cross circle of the King’s Daughters met for a dessert luncheon at 321 Eighteenth Street SE. Miss Marjorie Augustine led devotions and themed readings were shared. The group planned a bazaar and bake sale, raised funds for a Community House party, and organized Christmas basket efforts for needy families.

Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters T. K. Hefner Eighteenth Street L. L. Owen Marjorie Augustine S. Alan Wilson Chicago Philip Brooks T. Frank Hersch Outline of Religion Anspach Morrison, Ill C. M. Hatfield C Avenue Hersch Greenwood Drive

Alpha Gam Mothers' Club Hosts Tea for Mrs Smith

The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers' club held a Thursday tea at Mrs. J. S. Arendts home in honor of Mrs. B. W. Smith of Shanghai China. Her daughter Miss Marjorie Smith is a Coe College Alpha Gamma Delta member. Mrs. Smith received a gift. club president Mrs. Harry Palmer led the tea as tapers and Christmas colors adorned the table.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club J. S. Arendts B. W. Smith Shanghai China Marjorie Smith Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Smith Harry Palmer Arthur Huntington William Hughes G. B. Burgert

Music Department Santa Tea at Cedar Rapids Club

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music department entertained at the Christmas tea and musicale. Russian Italian and French numbers featured with notes on composers. Performers included Lenore Stark soprano D. M. Fellows led the program and Esther Hronik provided Italian French notes. Wade won prizes in New York and Liszt pieces were performed. Towels for the blind sale reported ahead of quota.

Cedar Rapids Rachmaninoff Helen Kacena Stark Lois Grissel Polichinelle D. M. Fellows Esther Hronik Arensky Zora Adams Central City Thomas The Mirror Ferrari Pace Verdi Lulu Engleman Welty Oliver Wendell Wade Verdi Liszt Wade New York City George Miller G. L. Lyman Hugh de Wees E. W. Krickard Robert Clark

Navy Mothers Club Cedar chapter hosts Christmas meeting

Thirty one mothers attended the Cedar chapter No 32 National Navy Mothers gathering at the YMCA. A bene fit card party was planned for January 11. Navy topics were shared by C C Hudnall and Cleon Huston, with reports on watches and Byrd expedition. A Christmas carol concluded the program with refreshments served by E A La Combe's committee.

National Navy C. C. Hudnall R. Mikesell Birmingham Ala Norfolk New York City Leo Peterson North Pole Richard Byrd Cleon Huston U.S.S. Houston Franklin D. Roosevelt Hawaiian Islands Vivian Lingard Vera Mae Petranek E. A. la Combe Marie Petranek Sylvia Vanous Ada Wright Mina Brosh H. A. Hoberock Elizabeth Garrett Minnie Huston Laura Pease Mary Saylor Clara Tilton Charles Feiereisen Roy Sample John Gossett Daisy Polk Emma O. Kelly G. A. Wear Sophie Panek Anna Chess Bessie Hansen Mollie Yuza Mary Klepach Nellie Patterson George Victorine William Lingard Roy Henderson Margaret McGillicuddy Anna Straus R. A. Mikesell Olga Horak

Mrs Currell Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs. Robert Currell and her son Jack returned home Wednesday after a week in Chicago as guests of Mrs. Currell's brother L. J. Mauget and Mrs. Mauget at 1707 Second Avenue SE.

Robert Currell Second Avenue SE Jack Chicago

Honor Miss Lois Cowan At Hayes School Dinner

Miss Lois Cowan principal of Hayes school will be honored at a Thursday evening dinner at Clara Robinsons Colonial Food shop. Hostesses are city teachers including Misses Florence Feliem Hazel Cook Rosella Kelley Edna Taylor Mary Campbell Maybelle Price Hildur Anderson and Nettie Sisam.

Lois Cowan Hayes School Clara Robinson Colonial Food Florence Feliem Hazel Cook Rosella Kelley Edna Taylor Mary Campbell Maybelle Price Hildur Anderson Nettie Sisam

Mrs Blake Hosts Jolly Eight 500 Club Christmas Party

Mrs. W. O. Blake entertained members of the Jolly Eight 500 club at a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon at 1581 Second Avenue SE. Prizes were won by Mrs. Paul Blake Mrs. Leo Slaughter and Mrs. W. O. Blake.

W. O. Blake Second Avenue SE Jolly Eight 500 Club Paul Blake Leo Slaughter

Coe Pi Alpha Theta Initiates Three As Activities Renewed

Three women completed Pi Alpha Theta qualifications at Coe college and were initiated in a ceremony led by Prof. Ethel Outland. Cedar Rapids alumnae joined in renewing the inactive sorority with tea and campus festivities. Novel initiates include Abigail Gilbert Kathryn O Bryon and Nadine Subotnik.

Pi Alpha Theta Coe College Ethel R.outland Cedar Rapids Abigail Ann Gilbert Kathryn O’bryon Nadine Subotnik O’bryon The Cosmos Kappa Kappa Gamma Social Sorority Iowa College Press Association Miss Gilbert Miss Subotnik Iva Stevens Betty White Panhellenic Outland John Battin Grande Avenue SE

Mrs J F D Arcy Hosts Luncheon at Colonial Food Shop

Mrs J F D Arcy of 212 Twenty second street NE entertained at a luncheon Thursday at Clara Robinsons Colonial Food Shop with local ladies and friends in attendance.

J. F. D’arcy Clara Robinson Colonial Food Shop

Evelyn Wilson Weds Ivan Steffenson in Vinton

Mr and Mrs George Wilson of Mount Auburn announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn to Ivan Steffenson son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Steffenson of Vinton. The ceremony occurred Monday in Vinton with Rev J Caldwell presiding. The couple will reside with the bride's parents.

George Wilson Mount Auburn Evelyn Ivan Steffenson Arthur Steffenson Vinton J. Caldwell Steffenson Norway High School

Miss Eleanor O'Farrell Honored At Shower

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Eleanor O'Farrell was hosted Wednesday afternoon by her mother Mrs. C. J. Anthony at 913 Eighteenth Avenue SW. Prizes in 500 and banco went to Mrs. A. Erger of Newhall and others.

Eleanor O’farrell C. J. Anthony Eighteenth Avenue Banco A. Erger Newhall William Fitter J. Conway C. Franks Frank Brookhiser William Fetter Howard Hines R. D. Starry Joseph Voss Alphonse Erger Lester Wi

Miss Helen Zarub Married Amos E Trachta at St Wenceslaus

Miss Helen Zarub and Amos E Trachta wed the morning of November 28 at St Wenceslaus Church with Rev A Vojacek officiating. Attendants were Mrs George Synacek and John Zarub. A breakfast and evening reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside with the bride’s mother, Mrs Mary Zarub, 1106 First Street SW, for now.

Helen Zarub Amos E. Trachta St. Wenceslaus Church A. Vojacek George Synacek John Zarub Trachta Weilch-Cook-Beals Company

Central Park Presbyterian Youth Picnic at Polly Spohn Home

The Kokitami Camp Fire group from Central Park Presbyterian met Wednesday evening for a picnic supper at Polly Spohn's home on 1957 B Avenue NE. Assistant guardians led a program of songs games and dancing after the meal.

Kokitami Central Park Presbyterian Church Polly Spohn B Avenue

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Harold J Smith at Home

Mrs. Harold J Smith hosted a birthday dinner at 218 Eighth Street NE on Wednesday evening in Mr Smith's honor. Six guests attended and the night concluded with a dance at the host home.

Harold J. Smith Eighth Street Mr. Smith

P T A Meetings Taylor Highlights Family Role In Recreation

Taylor parent education class will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the school to discuss The Family's Part in Community Recreation. Arthur P T A presented The Toy Shop by Miss Verna Dahlgren's pupils. Rev Blaine Hyten urged character building at home and praised parental example. The monthly attendance award went to Miss Dahlgren's room.

Taylor. Taylor Arthur P. T. A Verna Dahlgren Blaine Hyten First Christian Church

Dairy Dale P. T. A. Sets January Meeting Program

The Dairy Dale P. T. A. will not meet until January 15. The December program will be combined with the January program and presented at the school on January 15.

Dairy Dale P. T. A

Fifty Pupils in Recital Presented by Ruskin Sandbourne

Ruskin Sandbourne will present fifty pupils in a sixth semi annual ensemble pianoforte recital at his studio 1444 Second avenue SE Friday at 8 p m The public is invited The program includes works by Beethoven Clementi and Toselli among many others with numerous duos trios and quartets featuring named pupils and instructors.

Ruskin Sandbourne Second Avenue SE

Miss Laura Thompson Honors Miss Bodholdt

Miss Laura Thompson principal of Johnson school entertained at Mrs Wurster s tea room in a dinner for Miss Arensa Bodholdt a Johnson teacher who will take a leave of absence from the school at year s start. Fourteen guests attended.

Laura Thompson Johnson School

Immaculate Conception Class Honors Dick Austin

Freshman and sophomore members of Immaculate Conception high school hosted a party Wednesday at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids to honor Dick Austin and his parents Mr and Mrs W G Austin who will move soon. The party was organized by Betty Thoennes and Bonnie Die.

Immaculate Conception High School Montrose Hotel Dick Austin W. G. Austin First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Betty Thoennes Bonnie Die

Freshman Class Students Named in Local Listing

Bold Constance Sheridan Dean O Toole William Hester and Mary Evelyn Wenke are identified among freshman class students in this local enrollment note highlighting new entrants and their first year status.

Bold Constance Sheridan Dean O'Toole William Hester Mary Evelyn Wenke

Harrison Teachers Celebrate Christmas Party

Harrison school teachers gathered Wednesday at Ruth Kemp's home for a Christmas party with decorations and a gift exchange. Prizes in court whist went to Ruth Kemp Jane Lilja and Anne Soukup. Principal Marjorie Walters received a gift and guests included Walters Lilja Soukup Iola Tillapaugh Alice Charlesworth Ruth Culbreth Charlotte Springsteen Helen Duncan Beth Hubbard Helen Ford Cordelia Theiss Lucille Elledge and former teacher Mrs Stephen Preterre as guest.

Harrison School Ruth Kemp Third Avenue SE Kemp Jane Lilja Anne Soukup Marjorie Walters Misses Walters Lilja Soukup Iola Tillapaugh Alice Charlesworth Ruth Culbreth Charlotte Springsteen Helen Duncan Beth Hubbard Helen Ford Cordelia Theiss Lucille Elledge Helen Hibnes Harrison Stephen Preterre

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Plans Holiday Picnic and Party

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Gamma chapter met at the YWCA club rooms. Arlene Ortmann gave a French history study. Plans were set for a Christmas party and picnic supper at Mrs. Kenneth E. Cornell’s home on Sixteenth Street SE.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Business Girls Arlene Ortmann France Kenneth E. Cornell Sixteenth Street

West Side W C T U to observe centenary on Friday

The West Side W C T U plans a centenary program Friday at 730 pm at Mrs H P Usher’s home 1226 First Ave W. Mrs M E Witt will read scripture, prayer by Mrs Byron Henecks, a W T C vocal number, reading by Mrs Amos Scott, and a playlet Mrs Nevins Sells An Idea. Refreshments to follow. public invited.

West Side

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Miss Sundberg Dr. Wray Ethel Pinney Ristedt Needlework Guild of America Co. W. Bingham Bingham Bridge Club Auracher Guest Clark Beems Home Ashley John Gibneys BON Ton J. LU. Woerderhoff Second Ave. SE West Side Auxiliary Jewelry & China Higley Bldg 3Rd Avenue S.E Billfords D. of I. Party Alpha Gam Mothers’ Club B.W Smith Navy Mothers Club Mrs. Blake Thompson Crystal Room Paul H. Bedell George R. Liddle Edward F. Cohrs Dwight Lupton Hoyt Thomas Leslie Crabbs George W. Smith Coe Pi Alpha Theta Mrs. D’arcy Evelyn Wilson O’farrell Kokitami Camp Nancy Finnigan 2Nd Ave Carmen P. T. A. Meetings Killian’s Ee Ena Akiety Erber Ees Jo ’ Brunner Aerate Judson John Vaughn Andantine March of the Wooden Soldiers Jessel Richard Kehne Neal DeWee Flowers of the Frost Spaulding Beverly Hover Thelma Trimble Eleanor Kolar Jerry Lou Hart Sweet Jasmine Vedora Betty Stauffer Florence Metee Campbells John Fisher Joseph Afflerbaugh Dame Trot Jack Albert Judson Eee Betty Hithranner Jean Horn Spaulding Bonnie Westinghouse Jeanette Larson Helenka Bartunek Marcella Harvey Jean ‘Homan Ns Harvey Beethoven Thelma Trimbie Larry McKay Clementi Kathleen Robison Larry Mone Agnor Sh Binsey Harvey Risher Victor Holec Bill Krebs R. Dwayne Minor Ryhubert Jerry Lou Hart Larry McKra Shirley Westinghouse James Miniee Beethoven Beethoven Doris Summy Mr. Sandbourne Morrison Sara Angott Jean Fahrney Dorothy Cline Toselli Ella Labes Nevin Emilie Joyce Taylor Cui Dade Kehne Gelamaraa Miss Bodholdt I. C Vic Armstrong Daniel Green Evans Armstrong’s Shoe Dept
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