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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

6

Evening Of Opera At Chapter GM Meeting

An opera program was staged at the Christmas party of Chapter GM PEO at 1718 B avenue NE. Virginia Paul and Edna Barrett Jackson performed with Miss Shoemaker and others presenting Hansel and Gretel selections. Thirty-four members and three guests attended as social committees arranged supper. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cowles of Santa Fe visited briefly before Christmas plans in Des Moines.

H. E. Kensinger Avenue Virginia Paul Edna Barrett Jackson James Patterson George Hearn George Krabbenhoff Gertrude Shoemaker Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck Patterson Minot N. D Paul Keith Young Bruce West A. C. Loepp H. C. Watson Glenn Rodgers E. W. Spence C. V. Lehman Olga Tapper Helen Shoemaker Russell Cowles Santa Fe N. M Mr. Cowles Sumner D. Quarton Mr. Quarton Sinclair Avenue Cowles Des Moines Gardner Cowles

Pilgrim Fellowship Officers Chosen At First Congregational

Rev. Nelson C. Dreier led a Sunday meeting at 1932 Fifth Avenue SE with Pilgrim Fellowship officers installed. Senior officers include Gray Alan Wilson president Evelyn Northcott vice president Walter H. Staves secretary treasurer and Laura Platt pianist. Junior officers cover Virginia Hillock president Richard Staves vice president Jean Hedberg secretary treasurer Lois Grissel pianist. The program featured Christmas carols and talks on Christmas themes amid a dessert luncheon.

Nelson C. Dreier Pilgrim Fellowship First Congregational Church Dreier Fifth Avenue SE Gray Alan Wilson Evelyn Northcott Walter H. Staves Laura Platt Virginia Hillock Richard Staves Jean Hedberg Lois Grissel Elaine Benson

Taylor celebrates Jane Marilyn's tenth birthday party

Jane Marilyn Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph B Taylor 110 Thirty second street NE celebrated her tenth birthday at a Saturday afternoon party. Miss Alyce Taylor and Helen Hanna assisted the hostess. Guests included Patricia Maloney LaVone Chermak Mary Lou Grauerholtz Dorothy Van Vieck Marian Ruth Pesek Virginia Lou Reeder Beverly Keister Patty Ann Long Eleanor Kolar Doris Anne Daniels Ione Brannaman and Jane Marilyn Taylor.

Jane Marilyn Taylor Ralph B. Taylor Thirty-second Street Alyce Taylor Helen Hanna Patricia Maloney LaVone Chermak Mary Lou Grauerholtz Dorothy van Vieck Marian Ruth Pesek Virginia Lou Reeder Beverly Keister Patty Ann Long Eleanor Kolar Doris Anne Daniels Ione Brannaman

Chelsea Couple Weds in Double Ring Ceremony

Emily Chaloupek and William Novak of Chelsea were married Monday afternoon at Oli vet Presbyterian church manse by Rev. E. J. Wykie. The couple will reside in Chelsea.

Emily Chaloupek William Novak Chelsea Olivet Presbyterian Church Manse E. J. Wykie

Narber sisters travel to Tulsa to visit relatives

The Misses Helen and Grace Narber of 1607 Maple Drive NW left Monday for Tulsa Oklahoma to visit their sister Mrs Donald Showman and Mr Showman. Helen Narber will return after the holidays to Mankato Minnesota where she is an instructor at the State Teachers College, and Grace Narber will stay longer in Tulsa.

Helen Grace Narber Maple Drive Tulsa Okla Donald Showman Showman Helen Narber Mankato, Minn State Teachers College

Netolickys Host Christmas Guests in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Carlyle Strang of Chicago and her daughter Janet are spending the season with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Netolicky. Mr. Strang plans to join them in Cedar Rapids Thursday.

Carlyle Strang Chicago Janet

St Patrick Seniors Hold Christmas Party At School

St Patrick seniors at the high school hosted a Christmas party on Friday with gifts exchanged and refreshments served. A Major Bowes program was part of the event and several named attendees joined in the celebration.

ST. Patrick St. Patrick’s High School Bowes Rita Klassen Robert Litsey Charlotte Kinney Margaret Grady Geraldine Lavell Joseph Marsh Jean DePoy Richard Lattner Anna Astrosky Madeline Foglesong Mary Leone Dahlem Bill Driscoll Marvin Simmons Adelaide Roeder Rollo Carnes Claire Marie Patik Vera Franklin

Shores Host Christmas Bridge Party at Longwood Drive

Mr and Mrs Gordon B Shores hosted their bridge club Sunday evening at a Christmas supper and party at 408 Longwood Drive NE A miniature tree and favors adorned the table A gift exchange was held Prizes went to Mrs Thomas Svoboda and Ronald Anderson while Mrs Anderson and Mr Svoboda earned low scores

Gordon B. Shores Longwood Drive Bridge Club Thomas Svoboda Ronald Anderson Anderson

Mrs Peiffer Hosts Musicale and Tea Afternoon

Mrs Leo Peiffer of 2305 Upland Drive SE entertained her piano students and their mothers with a musicale and tea at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Participants included Suzanne Wilkinson Rosemary Wilkinson Jack Wilkinson Mary Ann Walsh Patricia Walsh John Esbensen N J Markey George Ross Mary Jo Studer Bill Keehn and Joe Markey.

Leo Peiffer Upland Drive Suzanne Rosemary Jack Wilkinson Mary Ann Patricia Walsh John Esbensen N. J. Markey George Ross Mary Jo Studer Bill Keehn Joe Markey

Boeves Visit Dan Kruidenier Family Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs Henry N Boeves of Philadelphia pa and their family visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Kruidenier 800 Seventeenth street SE over the holidays. The Boeves formerly lived in Cedar Rapids where Mr Boeve was superintendent of the Holland Furnace company. Their two sons Gerard and Jack accompany them.

Henry N. Boeve Philadelphia Dan Kruidenier Seventeenth Street Boeves Cedar Rapids Boeve Holland Furnace Company

Northwestern Bell Women Employees Christmas Party

Women employees of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company held their annual Christmas party Monday evening in the building recreation rooms. Neva Landis presided, Eileen Wagner played, and a play featuring Flor ence Scott and others was staged amid carols as Santa handed out gifts. Refreshments followed with a large organizing committee listed.

Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Neva Landis Eileen Wagner Margaret Lemkuhl Margaret McCune My Cousin Sweden Florence Scott Bessie Yandl Mabel May Leona Anderle Vera Scott Doris Rollins Dorothy Carlson Santa Claus Madge LaPorte Maxine Romine Kathryn Brady

Miss Borschel Hosts Bridge Club Christmas Party

Miss Leona Borschel hosted her bridge club at 1534 Washington Ave SE Monday evening. Gifts were exchanged around a decorated Christmas tree, with Louise Gillis and Mrs. Vernon Spurrier winning prizes and Mrs. J. G. O'Leary attending as a special guest.

Leona Borschel Washington Avenue Bridge Club Louise Gillis Vernon Spurrier J. G. O’leary Selma Rose Arlene Ortmann Alice Phillipson Hilda Hendrickson Kathryn Pogge Juanita Davis Norma Detlefs Alicin Blaha A. C. Ridge

Forrest Hines Christmas Visit Anticipated

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. Hines of Oak Park Illinois are expected to arrive Thursday to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Hines at 396 Twenty sixth street SE Oak Park.

Leonard R. Hines Oak Park, Ill Forrest Hines Twenty-sixth Street

Birthday Party Surprise for Edwin Buresh at Home

Edwin Buresh was surprised by a birthday party held at his home. Guests included Misses Olga Lorenc Martha Lorenc Olive Lorenc Amelia Kriz Lenora Nezerka Kathryn Netolicky Edith Chadima and Mary Holub.

Edwin Buresh Olga Martha Olive Lorenc Amelia Kriz Lenora Nezerka Kathryn Netolicky Edith Chadima Mary Holub

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Degree At La Porte City Social

The Cedar Rebekah lodge No. 494 staff, guided by Captain Mrs. Pearle Holcomb, conferred a degree on a class of candidates at Thistle Rebekah lodge No. 261 in La Porte City. A Sunday birthday luncheon, dancing, games, and Christmas decorations followed the meeting. guests included Lenore Kelly, Bill Driscoll, Jack Getz, Adelaide Roeder, Carl Smith, Geraldine Lavell, Ben Hermsen, Gerald O’Hare, Bette Kibler, Jean DePay, David Thompson, Hazel Stark, Otto Hoppel, Bill Murrin, and Rita Klassen.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge No Thistle Rebekah Lodge No la Porte City Pearle Holcomb Cedar Rapids Lenore Kelly Bill Driscoll Jack Getz Adelaide Roeder Carl Smith Geraldine Lavell Ben Hermsen Gerald O’hare Bette Kibler Jean DePay David Thompson Hazel Stark Otto Hoppel Bill Murrin Rita Klassen

Leota Stark Honored by Local Group

Miss Leota Stark daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Stark Route 1 was honored by a local group in a ceremony. The article notes a separate line about volcanic dust remaining suspended in the upper atmosphere for years.

Leota Stark George A. Stark

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Fesf Sumner Chaloupek-Novak Hutchinson’s Council Oklahoma Netolickys Gordon Shores Mrs. Peiffer Henry Boeves Dan Kruideniers Northwestern Bell Elizabeth Blazek Joanna Buresh Louise Shimek Evelyn Popelka Viasta Telecky Adeline Lopata Maxine Kriz Francis Eugene Skalsky Fredrick Telecky Milo Zahradnik Lumir Skripsky Charles Vavra Harold Simon Bertan Chadima Leonard Kriz Lumir Biderman George Ivan Lorenc Frank Simon Frank Shimek Frank Stoklasa Frank Cooper Edwin Vavra Milton Chadima Leo Salat George Kriz Josephine Buresh Miss Borschel O'Meara Arrow and Whitney Cheney Botany Hayes Universal Hickok Phoenix Glover Stetson O ° Meara Clothing CO Second Avenue Luberger Wen Ieee THE Luberger CO Third Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids Furniture Makers Guild Cedar Rebekah
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