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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1932

Page

5

Daughters of the Union Veterans Plan 47th Anniversary Picnic

Rebecca Alexander Tent No. 14 invites husbands families and G A R comrades to Memorial building Monday at 6 30 p m for a picnic supper followed by entertainment and bridge. Local chapter history notes Iowa Cedar Rapids and 1919 formation with Rebecca Alexander nurse honored.

Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Rebecca Alexander F. W. Mulson Zoe Varney Calvin Williams Dempsy Jones Norman Sutliff Joseph Rust Daughters of Union Veterans Organization Ohio United States Iowa Cedar Rapids First Congregational Church H. F. Klemme Third Avenue SE Marion United States of America

Chicago couple visiting Chicago couple at 1740 Seventh Ave SE

Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith of Chicago are spending the week end with Mr and Mrs Milo Runkle at 1740 Seventh Avenue SE in an area residence.

Mrs Alfred Smith Chicago Milo Runkle Seventh Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids pianist to solo with Symphony Orchestra

Verne R. Jeffrey, Cedar Rapids pianist, will be soloist with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra for its second concert of the season. The performance is Tuesday at 8 15 p m in the Memorial building. Jeffrey will play Mendelssohn's Concerto in G minor, under the direction of Prof. Joseph Kitchin of Coe College. admission is free and open to all music lovers.

Verne R. Jeffrey Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Memorial Building Jeffrey Edward W. Haman Chicago Paul Stoye Drake University Mendelssohn Joseph

Christmas Party and Gift Exchange Notice

The Columbia division No. 37 L A to O R C will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Moose hall. Refreshments will be served and comrades are invited.

L A Columbia Division L. A Moose Hall Enzler’s

Local Women社s Fraternal Meeting Notices

The Ladies auxiliary to Typo graphical union No 192 meets at Mrs George Smith 1333 Fifth street NW. Cedar Chapter No 184 O E S meets Tuesday 730 pm to elect officers. Public memorials at 3 pm in Masonic hall. Sunshine auxiliary 22 L A P M meets Monday in Ben Hur hall to elect officers and inspect Rainbow No 22. Cedar Rebekah Lodge No 404 meets Wednesday 730 pm in Ben Hur hall with officer elections and a Christmas party. Past Chiefs Association Winter Temple Pythian Sisters meets Monday at 121 Sixth street SW with hostess staff and a Christmas party. Past Noble Grands association meets Tuesday at Ben Hur hall for luncheon at 115 pm with ten-cent gift exchange.

Typographical Auxiliary Typographical Union No George Smith Fifth Street NW Cedar Chapter O. E Masonic Hall Sunshine Auxiliary Sunshine Auxiliary No Ben Hur Hall Canton Rainbow No Cedar Rebekah Lodge Cedar Rebeekah Lodge No Past Chiefs’ Association Chiefs' Association of Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Bertha Buffington Sixth Street Lil- Man Clark Nina Winn Carrie Cooper Noble Grands Association Effie Neill Alma Farley Libbie Fieseler Anna Belehrad Mary Jensen Anna Mrstik Ruth Dose Frances Klep~ach Julia Stefan Julia Barta Hazel Williams Elin Luloff Lela Lapham Ida Meek

December P T A Meetings Across Jackson Area

The Jackson P T A cancels December session. Hayes P A meets Wednesday at 2:30 pm at the school with Supt. Arthur C. Deamer speaking and a Christmas program by pupils. Van Buren P T A postponed to Tuesday December 20 with grades singing carols and a post‑tree treat. Arthur P A meets 2:30 pm in the school auditorium with Rev Ermil B Frye speaking on Spiritual Development of the Child During This Crisis.

van Buren Ff. T. A van Buren P. T. A Arthur Arthur P . A Ermil B Frye Trinity Methodist Church Margaret Grier Lil

Christmas programs highlight Hankinsdale Cleveland and Polk P T A groups

Hankinsdale and Harrison P T A join for a Thursday 7 30 p m in school auditorium Christmas program. A 160 strong child chorus will sing carols and The Old Old Story of Christmas is presented in pictures and songs. Cleveland P T A meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m with World Wide Citizenship dramatization by school children and a gift service. Polk P T A meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the kindergarten room with Citizenship by Earl Delzell and a Little Pageant of Story Books followed by group carols and a social hour.

Harrison Harrison P. T. A C. C. Winders Cleveland Cleveland P. T. A Louis Kriz Oelwein Polk Polk P. T. A Earl B. Delzell W. W. Weatherwax Eleanor Kelly

Church notices list multiple guild meetings around town

St Martha’s Circle of Immaculate Conception meets Monday at 1 in school parlors with hosts Mrs E W Funkey and Mrs J H Kelly. Wesleyan Service Guild of St Paul’s meets Tuesday 7:30 at Miss Ruth Howard’s 211 Fifteenth St NE. bring a ten cent toy suit able for a boy 5 to 12. Rev Benjamin H Lucas of Bethel A M church will speak on Conditions Among the American Negros. Van Vechten Guild of Peoples church holds luncheon in church parlors Tuesday at 1. hostesses Mrs Roy Curray Mrs Hallman Mrs Allan Thurman. St Anne’s Circle of Immaculate Conception meets Monday 7:45 in school parlors. hostesses Miss Adeline Elliott Miss Gertrude Flaherty. Susannah Wesley Class of Trinity Methodist meets Wednesday at 2 at Mrs Fred Mason’s 1810 Sixth Ave SE. assistants Mrs Harold Kimball Mrs Thomas Baker. Amy Sinclair Guild of First Presbyterian meets Tuesday noon at Miss Mary Stubbs’ 358 Woodland Dr SE. hostesses Mrs John Fortune Miss Frances Allen Mrs Max Dachler Mrs Gus Cornwell Mrs Robert Bell. members to bring own dishes and silver.

St. Martha's Circle the Immaculate Conception Church E. W. Funkey J. H. Kelly Wesleyan Service Guild St. Paul's Methodist Church Ruth Howard Fifteenth Street Benjamin H. Lucas Bethel A. M van Vechten Guild The Peoples Church Roy Curray Mr. Hallman Allan Thurman St. Anne's Circle Susannah Wesley Trinity Methodist Church Fred Mason Sixth Avenue SE Harold Kimball Thomas Baker Amy Sinclair First Presbyterian Church Mary Stubbs Woodland Drive John Fortune Frances Allen Max Dachler Gus Cornwell Robert P. Bell Presbyterian Mite Society C. P. Strohm R. B. Fields George Strohm Herbert Ostheimer P. R. Ashley N. H. Blanchaine Weldon Betts O. E. Kober W. S. Peck Arminta Simmons Russell Moore Guinevere Barnhart Margaret King Methodist Aid John Bolte Martha Brust C. A. Brust C.D James Helen James Margaret Haven Velda Jean Brust

Arlington Lutheran Ladies Aid elects officers and honors guests

The Arlington Lutheran Ladies Aid elected officers led by President Mrs. Mike Leonhart and Vice President Mrs. Wilbur Lickiss with treasurer Mrs. Arch Derflinger and secretary Mrs. Walter Waskow. Guests including Will Gable and his grandchildren Maxine and Donald Gardiner visited on Mrs. Harry Mosier’s birthday. An all day South Side Community Club meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roloff elected President Mrs. Irene Yearous and other officers.

The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Mike Leonhart Wilbur Lickiss Arch Derflinger Walter Waskow Will Gable Maxine Donald Gardiner Arlington Kenneth Bassett Edgewood Edna Ross Milo Frame H. H. Folsom Oelwein Harry Mosier Nolan Case Highland Club H. A. Anton Alberta Smith Glenn Foss Ralph Bellinger Bernard Klein George Konicek C. M. Hoyt Herman Fleck H. Bookmeier Fairview United Brethren Aid Society Lyle Vaupel Oscar Harvey Methodist Aid Martha Loud Ramabai Mission India H. D. Beal

Club Dinners and Meetings Mark La Porte Social Calendar

La Porte community clubs and auxiliaries held a busy sequence of gatherings. Women hosted dinners and Christmas parties. officers were elected for several groups including the Highland club and Evangelical circle. Visitors attended from multiple households, and programs featured readings music and guest speakers from Ramabai Mission and local churches.

West Liberty Pythian Sisters Initiate Marian McIntosh and Russell Curtiss

The Pythian Sisters at West Liberty initiated Marian McIntosh and Russell Curtiss on Wednesday. Officers elected include Mae Myers as Most Excellent Chief and Ruth Kirby as Past Chief with a full slate of titles and duties. The next meeting will host the annual Christmas party staged by members on the attendance contest’s losing side.

Pythian Sisters Marian McIntosh Russell Curtiss Mae Myers Ruth Kirby Mildred Mosher Maxine Anderson Aileen Reed Naomi Stevens Vae Hawker Gertrude Priess Maude Merridith Myrtle Templeman Sophia Hawker Elsie Anderson Grace Carey Fred Tharp

Mrs William B Owen Marries Ann Slaby in St Pauls Chapel

Mrs William B Owen wed Miss Ann J Slaby Saturday morning in St Pauls chapel. After a month touring the East and Chicago she will reside in Des Moines. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A N Slaby of 815 Fifteenth Street SE.

William B. Owen Ann J. Slaby St. Paul's Chapel Chicago Des Moines A. N. Slaby Fifteenth Street

Mrs Whitacre Captained Division in Victory Led by Templeman

Mrs L A Whitacre served as division captain while the winning side was commanded by Mrs Myrtle Templeman.

L. A. Whitacre Myrtle Templeman

Monticello Social Notes Highlight Local Clubs and Bridge Party

Monticello hosts span several clubs with meetings and programs. The 94 Literary club features Mrs E J Farrey Arch Grimes and B C Roberts. Alpha Delphian hosts with Mrs A J Rickless and reader E E Reed. Bridge dinner party with Mr and Mrs Ralph Bone yields high scores for Dr Earl DeShaw and Mrs Siegfried Guyan. Ladies Aid Methodist church Christmas party at Ray Hoag home runs with program led by Mrs Rudy Langer and Mrs Boyd Shannon. Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor a series of events.

A. M. Maurice E. J. Farrey Arch Grimes B. C. Roberts Colin Thomas Halstead Carpenter Harriet Coughlan L. W. Lovell H. S. Richardson A. J. Rickless Alpha Delphian E. E. Reed Ed Huibregtse Raymond Echternacht Thomas Richmond Joe Barron George Timmins Will Corbin Minnie Rettig Alfreda Reed Ralph Bone Earl DeShaw Siegfried Guyan T. M. Redmond Oscar York Emil Ricklefs Will Denison Cedar Rapids Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church Ray Hoag Rudy Langer Boyd Shannon Joel Starks Thomas Hamilton Byron Abel Daughters of the American Revolution

Charity Teas Held At Mrs Bone Home

The first charity tea was hosted Monday at the home of Mrs. Ralph Bone with Mrs. Sam Hutton of Onslow assisting. Out of town guests included Mrs. Harriet Lamey Mrs. Jessie McMaster Mrs. Frank Barnes and Mrs. C R Smith, all of Onslow.

Ralph Bone Sam Hutton Onslow Harriet Lamey Jessie McMaster Frank Barnes C. R. Smith

Harmony class hosts to Presbyterian Sunday school meeting

Shellsburg hosts Anna Hagen and Lena Kibble presiding over a Harmony class gathering at Hagen home. Superintendent and Mrs. C. L. Mack entertained Shellsburg school faculty at dinner and bridge with guests including Coach and Mrs. Robert Somola and several Misses. High bridge score went to Robert Somola. Mrs. Anna Rife's Happy Twenty club held a midweek gathering with guests. Mr. and Mrs. Tilson Petro hosted a dinner honoring Eleanor Linn and R. Thomas Termohlen of Cedar Rapids, wed after their Thursday Cedar Rapids wedding.

Anna Hagen Lena Kibble Harmony Presbyterian Sunday School C. L. Mack Shellsburg School Robert Somola Leora Hayes Geneva Waters Dorothy Royal Dorothy Easterly Mildred Sexton Chloe Cottrell Kathryn Allison Gale Ahrens Margaret Walker Helen Rousslow Margaret Gardner Florence Penny Ione Boyer Mack Anna Rife Happy Twenty Club C. V. Young Charles Stookey O. A. Rife Homer Sheeley S. M. Thompson Tilson Petro Eleanor Linn R. Thomas Termohlen Cedar Rapids

Holiday fashions on Killians and gifts for Christmas

A Cedar Rapids fashion page highlights two striking holiday frocks with amethyst and fuchsia and an electric Schiaparelli blue evening dress. It notes accessories like brown turban, rhinestone clips, and white gloves plus a chiffon handkerchief. Also promotes garment care from Modern Button and Pleating and gift ideas from Band Box, Enzler's, Boyron Jewelry, Dutch Girl Milk, and Montieurs.

Olomon Vale Eet cc Oy Killian Schiaparelli

Armstron gs Gift Suggestions for Christmas Presents

The ad promotes Christmas gifts from Armstrongs with house dresses hosiery robes and snow suits. It notes Bailey Boot Shop for formal footwear and hosiery, Chambers Inskeep Co for glasses, Morris Sanford wrap ensembles for kids, and Sedar Rapids Gas Co for appliances. It recommends Iowa Theatre Beauty Shop for permanents or styling. Dial 27721 for arrangements.

Armstrong Nice Roper Electrolux Sedar Rapids Gas CO Iowa Theatre

Holiday wardrobe cleaning services advertised by area shops

A reader shares promotions from local cleaners Kitter Man's and Troy Laundry Cedar Rapids Gazette. Offers include two garments cleaned for one price and blanket renovation explained by courteous representatives. Dialed numbers 2-8131 and 7123 for details and specials.

Kitterman’s Troy Laundry

Bridge Parties Honor Birthdays and Junior High Students

Tama Mrs H Janssen hosted a birthday bridge party for Miss Violet Miller with prizes to Miss Beatrice Bruce and Miss Hazel Thompson. Other guests included Mrs Dana Metz and several others. Claudine Weaver hosted junior high students with prizes to Jessie Culver and Maxine Lowe. Oak Hill cemetery association members met at Mrs Henry F Storm with assistant hostesses listed.

Janssen Violet Miller Beatrice Bruce Hazel Thompson Dana Metz W P. Yerkes Jesse Kauble Thelma Carmichael Claudine Weaver Jessie Culver Maxine Lowe Marilyn Storm Anla Mae Elliott Dorothy Houghton Helen Rugg Betty Beale June Ehret Georgia Henry Marjorie Nelson Henry F. Storm Oak Hill Cemetery Association Carrie Crenshaw Howard Kauble L. I. Carson F. D. Sanborn

P. E. O. Chapter CX Hosts Christmas Party Plans

Columbus Junction Mrs H B Thomas hosted Chapter CX of the P E O sisterhood Monday Marie Overholt read a paper The chapter will hold a Christmas party December 19 at the home of Mrs W C Hall The Lions club will sponsor the annual community Christmas program December 23 in Colume bus Junction Newell E O president appointed committees H Lee Huston E P Shellabarger E H Wiegner Philip Crall C C Snyder E W McWilliams E O Newell and B H Shearer

Philip Crall C. C. Snyder E. W. McWilliams E O. Newell B. H. Sheareer

Local Shops Listed In City Directory Ad Rail

Nancy directs shoppers to Bailey Boot Shop and Cedar Rapids gas and dairy firms. The page catalogs numerous local businesses with street addresses at Second, Third, and First avenues SE and SW including opticals, beauty shops, cleaners, a theater, and portrait studio.

Blue Valley Dairy Beyson Jewelry Co Piel Pas Bee Cedar Rapids Gas Roper Gas Ranges Third Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.V Clubs Ceske Viastenky Women's Relief Corps Women’s’ Relief Corps P.m F. Hall Second Avenue General Dodge Ladies of the G A. R Santa O’coats Troy Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co Troy Verne K. Jeffrey P. T. A. Meetings Jackson Jackson School Madam Mae Beauty Salon Roosevelt Hotel First Ave Marcel Madam Mane McIntosh Hankinsdale la Porte City R. E. Wagner N. Hi Blanchaine Bridge Club Wagner Kildare Klub Roy Pauls George Gill Herbert Johannsen Mark Ballheim George Elliott Jay Anton Will Kerr L. D. Chester Rebekah Lodge John Cutler H. E. Dexter Mata Witt Rural Teachers’ Club Ruth Sawyer Emma Hartz Eva Boyles Edna Fritz Ruth Kerstetter West Liberty Oxford J.C. Landenberger Optical Co. Dispensing Opticians Iowa Theater J. C. Landenberger Optometrist J. C. Landenberger Optical Co Lasswell Monticello Shellsburg Nancy Goes Christmas Blue Valley Boyron Jewelry CO Gorham Towle, Kirk, Stieff Rogers, Hunt and Bowlen International Silver Co R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co Krebs Dairy Foods, Inc Hildren Paris Cronbaugh DE Lux Montieur's Montieur Iowa Electric Light & Power CO Els Bailey Boot Shop C. Chambers Inskeep CO C. Chambers Inskeep Morris Sanford's Mickey Cedar Rapids Gazette Yours Tama Columbus Junction Nancy Armstrong's Store For Cedar Rapids’ Finest Apparel Specialists Becond Street Montrose Hotel Chambers Inskeep Optical Ce Second Street SE DeLux Beauty Shop Higley Bldg Enzler Second Avenue SE Iowa Theater Beauty Shop Beauticians of Quality Killian Co Kitterman's Cleaner & Presser Third Avenue Krebs Dairy Foods First Avenue E Modern Button & Picating Co Montieur Studio Second Street Morris Sanford Company Xmas Wrappings First Street
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