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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
3
The Cedar Rapids society anticipates a busy Christmas Day with large family gatherings. Across ages from children to grandparents, households welcome relatives from out of town, with many already here and more due to arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning after St Nicholas Day.
About seventy five couples attended the colorful Leap Year ball sponsored by Miss Lydia Ann Courtright and Miss Margaret Wilson Wednesday evening at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Pine boughs festooned the ballroom and garlands twined the lights as serpentine was distributed during the feature dance.
Rep. and Mrs. B B Hickenlooper of 814 Twenty first street SE will welcome Mrs. Hickenlooper’s brother J C Bensch and Mrs. Bensch of Des Moines as Christmas visitors. They plan a family dinner at home on Christmas Day.
Mrs J M Dinwiddie closes her home at 507 Fairview Drive SE to live with her daughter Mrs Delbert R Ashby and Mr Ashby at 2520 Country Club Parkway SE.
Mr and Mrs Henry Luberger of Omaha arrive Thursday evening to spend Christmas and the weekend with Mr and Mrs Balcom Luberger at 1937 Second Avenue SE.
Frances Munn industrial girls' secretary of the Y W C A at Kalamazoo Michigan arrived Wednesday to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J K Munn 202 Twenty third street drive SE. Miss Munn was accompanied from Chicago by her father and her brother Jack Munn who had spent several days in Chicago.
Dr and Mrs E B McConkie of 501 Fourteenth Street SE will leave Thursday evening for Fort Dodge to be hosted by Mrs McConkie’s parents Mr and Mrs H G Houck during the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Schodde of 1610 Third Avenue SE left Tuesday by car for Denver Colorado where they will stay with their son Harold Schodde and Mrs. Schodde.
Mrs T A Campbell of Pensacola Florida and her sons Thomas and Robert arrived Wednesday evening to spend the holidays with her sisters Mrs Dwight M Peck and Mrs James F Clark. Mrs Campbell was formerly Miss Margaret Burch of Cedar Rapids.
Wanda Goodman daughter of Mr and Mrs J Goodman and Stephen Henry son of Mr and Mrs Frank E Henry were married Wednesday afternoon at Olivet Presbyterian Church manse. Rev E J Wykle officiated with guests from both families and attendees Mrs LeAnna Hurtt and A C Lewis.
Arnold Brammer a teacher from Cologne Minnesota will arrive Christmas Day to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs J P Brammer at 500 Seventh Avenue SW He plans to stay until January 5
T. J. Callan of 3401 First Avenue E will travel to California for a trip to Long Beach and Pasadena. He plans to attend the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena on New Year’s Day before returning.
Miss Lillian Conybeare of Grand Island Neb is spending the Christmas holidays with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs R C Conybeare at 2610 Second avenue SE in the city.
Miss Miriam Rogers a high school teacher in Alma Kansas spends the holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Joel E at 364 Park Terrace SE.
Leo Kuda of Chicago arrived Thursday to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kuda at 1415 C street SW.
Aunt Het declines bias against a candidate for poor speaking style and recalls a vivid memory of a slick stock seller who deceived her father, contrasting eloquence with deceit. The remark highlights distrust in smooth talk and the danger of emotional appeals in political and financial schemes.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kuning of Omaha former Cedar Rapids residents spend the Christmas holidays with their daughter Mrs Gardner D Phelps and Dr Phelps in San Antonio Texas.
Mrs. John Rowley of Akron Ohio is spending the Christmas holidays with her daughter Mrs. Edward Soboda Jr and her husband at 2122 Fifth Avenue SE Seattle.
Mr. and Mrs. H A Schimberg of Peoria Ill arrived Thursday to spend Christmas and the weekend with Mrs Schimberg's parents Mr and Mrs M J Busler at 349 Nineteenth Street SE and with Mr and Mrs C C Schimberg at 2741 Bever Avenue SE hosting family in a holiday call.
Mr and Mrs Harry F Tisher of 2408 Fifth Avenue SE depart Thursday for St Paul Minnesota to spend Christmas weekend with their son Dr Paul Tisher and Mrs Tisher.
Miss Orva Mitchell of Emporia Kansas and Lyman Mitchell of Denver Colorado arrived Thursday to spend ten days visiting their parents Mr and Mrs J Guy Mitchell at 1630 Park Avenue SE.
Mr and Mrs J C Cunning and Miss Mabel Cunning of 711 Fifteenth Street SE depart Thursday for Chicago to visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs H J Cunning. Miss Lucille Carver of Chicago will join them as a Christmas guest at the H J Cunning home.
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard H Hahn at 2012 First Avenue E their sons are Dick Hahn of Akron and Don Hahn of Milwaukee their daughter Mrs Gus Donohoo and Mr Donohoo of Muscatine and Mrs Hahn's mother Mrs J F Hahn of Omaha were present for the holidays.
The Fifteen club, formed by Grant high school graduates of the class of 1933, will meet Saturday at 7 p.m. Those seeking more information should call Bob Hronek at 2-6563.
Mr and Mrs Dave Turfitt and Mr and Mrs Otto Dorn and their son David of Pana Illinois are spending the Christmas holidays in the home of Mr George Turfitt and Mrs Turfitt at 1940 E Avenue NW.
Mount Mercy Alumnae ball scheduled for December 28 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club invites attendance inquiries to Miss Charlotte Hubbard at 2 2531 or Miss Georgianne Ryan at 2 3944.
Mr and Mrs Ross E Knickerbocker of Chicago and their daughter Mary Jean will arrive Thursday to be guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C J Knickerbocker of Fairfax.
Mr and Mrs M W Butterfield of Wauwatosa Wisconsin will arrive Thursday evening to spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs A F Butterfield at 1311 A avenue NW.
Lloyd Ralph Newcomer, stationed on the U S S Oklahoma, is home on a thirty day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Newcomer at 417 Ninth Avenue Southwest.
Mrs Lulu Welty 629 6th Ave NW hosts a class piano recital Tuesday afternoon at her residence. The program features works by Ponce Bilbro Stoughton Merkel Chopin Rachmaninoff and Von Blon, with performers including Lois Grissell Virginia Dodds Norma Holley and Janet Wohlrabe among others.
Women employees of the La Plant-Choate Manufacturing Company were guests at a dinner Tuesday evening hosted at Mrs. John T. Wurster's tea room. Prizes for bridge were awarded with Miss Mabel Williams and Mrs. G B Olson winning high, and Mrs. H A Church and Mrs. A D Austin taking low. Attendees included several Misses and Mesdames listed by name.
Mrs. Louis Cullman hosted Kokitomi Camp Fire members at 428 Nineteenth Street NE on Wednesday. The program featured songs and a gift exchange with refreshments helped by sponsor Mrs. V L Spohn. Attendees included Marian Pollitz, Marjorie Lodge, Joan Van Cleve, Olga Naxera, Mary Ellen Stamy, Connie Klima, Barbara Hayden, Ruth Towe, Patricia Schuers, Eroy Cullman, Nadine Bowser, Doris Le Grant, Polly Spohn, Margaret Hunter plus assistant guardians Mary Whisler and Jeanne Thompson.
The Tanda Camp Fire group gathered for a Christmas party at Ruth Dill's home, 1225 Second Street SW, Tuesday evening. Guests included Betty and Evelyn Anderson, Priscilla McNeil, Betty Ruth Königsmark, Elsie Dye, Virginia Moneypenny, Twyla Memler, Ruth Dill, Mrs. John Hollister and guardian, Mr. Hollister, Mrs. S. Anderson, Otilia Hollister, Donald Hollister, Arlene Hollister, and Mr. and Mrs. John Dill.
Miss Gladys Williams of Atlanta Georgia spends the holidays with her sister Mrs Gus Chiffs at 420 Seventh Street SE.
Mrs. Fred Klipp 80 years old died Wednesday at her home south of Lowden. Born in Germany as Anna Buckendahl in 1876 she married Fred Klipp and moved to America in 1883 settling near Lowden. Survivors include six sons Herman Fred Adolph Otto Paul and Walter and three daughters Mrs Henry Wiebke Frieda and Martha.
About $10,000 has been paid in $100 installments to Iowa county churches and Protestant Sunday schools under I. W. Scott's will. The remaining provisions are being challenged in district court, as attorney E. J. Sullivan announced Tuesday. The will also earmarks $100 to each Protestant Sunday school in the county and $100 to unmentioned churches for other funds.
The Clutier Clutter Get Up and Go 4-H club met at Wilbert Peters home and elected officers for the coming year. President Donald Zmolek, vice president Norbert Caloud, secretary treasurer Victor Knoop, news reporter Wilbert Peters. Entertainment by Donald Zmolek and George Mareda. Gifts exchanged and refreshments served by Mrs Peters.
On December 16, 1936, W C Boland, attorney, was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of John H. Palmer, deceased, Linn County Iowa. Creditors and all persons indebted to the estate must promptly pay and file their claims in the Linn County District Court.
Laura uses deft conversation to put people at ease and draw them into talk. She guides others into discussions by referencing interests and overheard remarks, then suggests topics to keep groups engaged. The Cedar Rapids Gazette advertises a booklet, Improving Your Conversation, for 15 cents.
Maquoketa reports delinquent tax sale for Jackson County on January 4 at the courthouse amid a small delinquent list. Maquoketa funds show $6,000 in the consolidated fund, with a January 7 hearing planned on water revenue bonds for the city water system funded in part by $18,300 WPA grant. Cedar county roads resurfaced with crushed stone and quarries operated by WPA labor support Tipton area transit. Numerous town officials, funerals, and local notices fill the week across Elberon Olin Montour Solon Wilton Junction and surrounding communities.
Sixty young members of First Lutheran will participate in a Christmas Eve candlelight service at the church from 11 to 12:15 Thursday night. The program includes carols and other Christmas songs.
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