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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

4

Edwin Frenches Host Venison Dinner in Cedar Rapids

The Edwin C Frenchs of Commonwealth apartments host a venison dinner at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Wednesday evening. Guests include Frank L Pardue of Kansas City en route to New York, S W Wilder, M S Hallman, Earl P Blaise, Arthur L Augustine, and Roy E Curray. Mrs French recently returned from Dallas San Antonio and Tulsa. L R Gardner of Dallas, her son-in-law, presented the venison from a Texas deer hunt. After dinner the group attends a Cedar Rapids Symphony benefit concert at the Shrine temple.

Texas Edwin C French Commonwealth Apartments Cedar Rapids Country Club French Dallas San Antonio Tex Tulsa Oklo L. R. Gardner Cedar Rapids Frank L. Pardue Kansas City New York

Cornell Student David Brown Elected to Phi Kappa Phi

David Brown son of Mr and Mrs Wo J Brown at 1962 First Avenue East Ithan NY has been elected to Phi Kappa Phi national honorary scholastic society. The recognition honors scholastic achievement in a university department. Brown is a member of the College of Mechanical Engineering.

David Brown Wo J Brown First Avenue E Cornell Unversity Ithan N .Y Phi Kappa Phi Brown College of Mechanical Engineering

JoAnn Bode Elected Worthy Matron of Cedar O 145

JoAnn Bode was elected worthy matron of Cedar chapter O. 5 S. No. 145 for 1938 at a Tuesday evening meeting in the Masonic Judge rooms. Other officers named include Vernon White as worthy patron Ruth Turner associate matron Reed Watson associate patron Frances Butcher secretary Bessie Novotny treasurer Agnes Horak conductress Linda Schweitzer associate conductress. Hulda Rice conducted a proficiency test with participants Mr and Mrs Rollin Frink Miss Betty Kitterman Miss Wilhelmina Ziesing Mesdames Sophia Klersey Emma Burmeister Ruth Cress George Heider and Bessie Graves and Mike Risk. David Estes was initiated after ballots. Vera Cullman Oliver Stucker retiring matron and patron. Refreshments and social hour followed.

JoAnn Bode Cedar Chapter Masonic Vernon White Ruth Turner Reed Watson Frances Butcher Bessie Novotny Agnes Horak Linda Schweitzer Hulda Rice Rollin Frink Betty Kitterman Wilhelmina Ziesing Sophia Klersey Emma Burmeister Ruth Cress George Heider Bessie Graves Mike Risk David Estes Vera Cullman Oliver Stucker

Luncheon and Dinner for Miss Alice Stoner Bride Elect

Miss Alice Stoner fiancée of Royal Parks of Chicago was honored at a Tuesday noon luncheon and subsequent dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Wood Hert at 1120 Tenth Street NW. Attendees included prominent local society figures and Daughters of the American Revolution members as part of a formal reception sequence.

Alice Stoner Royal Parks of Chicago Wood Tenth Street Tuncheon

Queen Esther circle dessert luncheon in San Francisco

Members meet Tuesday at 1 PM at 495 Twenty-sixth Street SF for a dessert luncheon and Christmas party. Mis Forrest Hines will assist the hostess.

Queen Esther Circle Twenty-sixth Street Forrest Hines

Fifty Children Attend B P O W Christmas Party

Fifty children enjoyed gifts and warmth at the Business and Professional Women's club annual Christmas party for hire girls. The event at St Pauls church featured a Christmas tree, toy plates, circuses pictures, and tableaux. Dr Zoa Mae Munger led carols. Miss Joanna Hagey announced plans for the next meeting with Mrs Paul Douglas of Chicago speaking on Women and Children Under Fascism. The club voted to affiliate with the International Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. Lions club provided transport. Margaret McKnight chaired the planning committee.

Business Professional Womens Club St. Pauls Church Popese Circus Gertrude Stenner Joanna Hagey Paul Douglas Chicago Douglas Helen Taft Lorado Taft Italy Imogene Emery International Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Munger Europe Merle Harris Lions Club Bethany Congregational Church Margaret McKnight

Mrs Kubec Hosts Birthday Gathering At M Street Home

Mrs Frank Kubec hosted a Sunday afternoon and evening birthday gathering at her 1406 M Street SW home. Guests included Mr Kubec, Pinochle was played and refreshments served, with attendees such as Mr and Mrs Cleubs, Mr and Mrs Sikotra, and several others. A note mentions a trip to Great Lakes training station.

Frank Kubec Mr Kubec Mroogane Wax Toe Phetil Mie Brard Cleubs Via Frank Cevers Woo Mis Joe Tanger Meo Vis Stan Pisek Joe Sikotra Dane Sore Mars Lunda Moat Nomype Lester Sokoara Moe Vorpo Sen Hin Vempola Somo Great Lakes Nivel

Luvinta Camp Fire Names Rank Seekers at Supper

Mermeoes of the Luvinta Camp Foe gathered at the home of guardian Mrs VeT Donald for a prime supper. Fath pitt prepared canadsn and described how it was made. Viter apper games were played and serge were sunk. The girls named for the rank include Martta Cordon Bers Lebie Nancy Yell Raith Mas Coates Patty. Teg Done od Regis McCrackin Betty Fred ricksen and Daratis Jane Duncan, assistant guardian.

Mermeoes Luvinta Grea Donald Fath Pitt Serge Martta Cordon Bers Lebie Nancy Yell Raith Mas Coates Regis McCrackin Betty Fredricksen Daratis Jane Duncan

Montooths Return After Cuban Cruise

Mr and Mrs Montooth of 2610 Grande Avenue San Francisco returned last week after a sixteen day Caribbean voyage aboard a cruise from New Orleans visiting Panama Colon and Costa Rica with two doves aboard.

Mico Mis So Montooth Grande Avenue New Orleans Montooth Panama Colon Costa Raca

Rock Island Women's Club Holiday Party Reviewed

The Rock Island Women's Club hosted 125 guests at a YWCA Christmas party. Children were entertained with games directed by Nevin Mechels. a program featured vocal soloists, readings, sketches, dances, and a Japanese dance. Santa distributed gifts. retiring president Mrs Bess Randa was honored with a gift. Organizers included Mesdames H Greer FitzGerald Rupe Doran Danberg and Cuyler.

Rock Island Womens Club YWCA Nevin Mechels Playground Commission H L Concannon Mre J Forest Dolores Henshaw Buddy Parcell Carroll Henshaw Donald Patterson George Curler Bob Nadte Shirley Mae McGregor Helen Dank Edna Diemans H B Rupe Edward Doran F J Danberg Edward Cuyler

Christmas Program by Cedar Rapids American Home Group

Thirty members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club American home department met for a Christmas luncheon and program at the club house. Miss Matilda Snouffer and Mrs E M Schusler arranged the program with Christmas carols directed by Mrs Robert Clark and readings The First Christmas Tree and The Rag Doll's Christmas. Mrs Warren A Hansen, president, whistled two numbers with the group humming along.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids Lulu Zerbas Irma Kubik Eroy Cullman Warren A Hansen Womans Club

Dairy Dale Hosts Thursday Evening Business Meeting

The Dairy Dale community to hold a business meeting Thursday at 8 pm in the hall. Citizens are invited to discuss local matters and upcoming projects in a formal session.

Dairy Dale

Local Weddings Highlight Weekend in Iowa Towns

Miss Nellie Alene Haves wed Rav R Teel in Washington at the United Presbyterian church parsonage with Rev. William M Nicholar officiating Attendants were Miss Velma Curtis and C L Curtis George Cristeson and Susannah Welte married at Immanuel Lutheran church Luana Attendants were Oscar and Gertrude Ode gard cousins of the bride Bride daughter of Joseph Welter of McGregor Groom son of Halver Gisleson of Figin They will reside in Luana.

Columbus Junction Nellie Alene Haves Everett Haves Ainsworth Rav R Teel Marcellus Teel United Presbyterian Church Washington William M Nicholar Velma Curtis C L. Curtis Luana George Cristeson Susannah Welte Immanuel Lutheran Church Independence Gerhard Bunge Oscar Gertrude Odegard Joseph Welter McGregor Halver Gisleson Figin Parnell Michael Sylvan Tiernan Knoxville Veterans Hospital John M Margaret Dwyre Tiernan Margaret Tiernan Mildred Tanner Alfred Raymond Des Moines

Lisbon chamber elects new officers at annual meeting

Lisbon reports the chamber of commerce elected Charles Tilhe as president John Miller as vice president Rothe Frink as secretary and Gerald Hill as treasurer at the annual meeting.

Lisbon Chamber of Commerce Charles Tilhe John Miller Rothe Frink Gerald Hill

Eastern Iowa notes civic work and scouts in scattered towns

Mrs. Will Curry elected oracle of Royal Neighbor lodge with officers named. Hopkinton Scouts collect toys for Christmas and plan bird shelters. Mon tour OES officers named. funeral and transfer notices from Fayette Mon tour Colesburg West Branch etc. report various local elections, losses, bids, and civic events across eastern Iowa.

Wyoming Will Curry Royal Neighbor Lodge Anna Holub Roy Bender W. H. Alden Henry Siler W. E. Demoss Inez Countryman Inner Sentinel Henry Bramer Outer Sentinel Esther Sampson Roy Beender Chris Anderson Louis Sampson Hopkinton Boy Scouts Troop 30 Santa Claus Gerald Talmadge Lindbergh

Hollywood Divorce Scandal Echoes A Rich Man Bargain

A past Hollywood tale recounts a divorced wife marrying a wealthy man after her husband receives a large cash settlement. The tale, tied to a cousin Orchie episode, ends with a wry remark about the husband’s promised heartbreak and a cigar resolution.

Hollywood Orchie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edwin Frenches Cornell Cedar E. S DU V Nantes Sanaa Klemme Atic Dea Jetirey Jane Boyd Jane Queen Esther Kemble Floral Co Youa Theater Bldg MR. Kubec Montooths Rock Island Women’s Club American Home Group Miss Lindeken Helen Lindeken Jack Manning Iowa News Montour R M Collar W. D. Harvey Abe Linville W. F Ingram E. J. Gould A D. Paxton Wendell Paxton Gerald Curphy J J Davis Mr Davis A J Norton Harry E. Palmer TRAER John Keith Elmer Young Young Edgewood Laughing Lassies Lodomillo Township Virginia Miller Martyn Sherman Donna Knickerbocke Exelsa Pesek Dorothea Bassett Bryan Sherman Ted Bassett Shermans Big Walton Hollow Word of Sail Conservation Pikes Peak Winthrop Tous Allyn Bob Sasse Lorene Kuhn Walter Dunn Jencette Briges Fern Taylor Manchester W. Williams Delaware County Fair Society University Hospital Iowa City C. S. P. S. Hall Colesburg Howard Groth Harley Hansel Russell Schenke Edgar Schenke West Branch West Branch Fire Department J T Vincent Charles Stratton Murray Gibson Frank E. Corbin, Jr I P Heald Raymond West C. A. Rummells E. F. Hunter F E Christee Foreman Hose Victor Pedersen George Lathrop Glenn Brown T L. Pendergast Minard Thomas Garrison Garrison Hopkinton High School Madge Russell Lux, Jr Sally Kirby Blanche Willard Geraldine Trousdale Lorraine Cornell Mary E. Wheeless Ruth Steiner Vocy Willard Wilfred Kenny Vernon Wilson Belle Plaine B. A. R. E. Lodge American Legion Hall Frank Crocker F. C. Crocker Lee Martin Harry Hamilton Ed Weaver Ed Hoover Sarah Virginia Garner C. S. Ramsdale F. J. Pine C. N Johnston J. Carson Duncan J. D. Helmick Amor Kelly Fred M. Outcamp Columbus City Cemetery Council Bluffs Otto M. Klein John B Miller H. Chicherer Minneapolis Louis Saacke Farmersburg August Saacke Bluff City McGregor. Thornburg Thomas Kendall Moore Thornburg Harlan and Wayne Doris Moore Oskaloosa Ardis Ann White Oak Presbyterian Church Elgin Carlos J. Harrington Mildred Koevening Warren Harrington Postville Elva Shipton Alta Vista Lille Schori Louise Halstenson Max Thoma Methodist Church J. J. Snyder Richards College Pharmacy Ist Ave 13Th ST Frankels Frankel Second Street 3Rd Ave Larry A. Harris OF Burns Joel Wercee Wells Fargo Rich NEW State Theater NMBA Amerith Or du Pont
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