Charity Ball Largest Affair Of Holiday Season
White Cross society hosted the annual Charity Ball at the Montrose hotel Crystal ballroom drawing 350 guests. Dancers in elegant gowns lit the room with silver and blue decor as the event supported an endowment for a St Luke's hospital room. Hosts included Mrs Theodore Sticknes and Mrs Roswell Pickford with younger society daughters helping. Captain Hyatt Newell US A and wife Mrs Newell visited, as Newell teaches at Michigan State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cross Society
Montrose Hotel
Theodore Sticknes
Charles S. Knox
H L Walker
E J Larimer
Roswell H Pickford
Edith Knox
Marvin Smith
Betty Beardsley
Elizabeth Carey
Helen Larimer
Virginia Turner
Katherine Bye
Mrs. Sutherland Dows Hosts Luncheon For Visitors
Mrs Sutherland Dows on Country Club drive SE entertained several friends at luncheon today for Mrs Weaver Witwer and Mrs Frank Witwer who will leave Thursday afternoon for Los Angeles. Mrs Weaver Witwer will make a short visit and Mrs Frank Witwer will spend the rest of winter here with her daughter Ann and Robert Walker, who come from Los Angeles to spend the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland Dows
Country Club Drive
Weaver Witwer
Frank Witwer
Los Angeles
Ann
Robert Walker
Residents host multiple holiday gatherings and recitals
A series of social events and musical recitals filled local homes this holiday season. Residents at 1728 Bever Avenue SE hosted a mourning musicale with guests listed, while others celebrated birthdays and Christmas visits with family and friends across nearby streets and centers.
Engagement of Florence Morse to Oliver Scholz announced
Mr and Mrs W H Morse announce the engagement of their daughter Florence C to Oliver O Scholz of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs C W Scholz of Gutenders The wedding is planned soon after the first of the year Florence Morse attended Coe College and worked at Garmoe Jewelry He is a graduate pharmacist from University of Town and Beta Phi Sigma He has worked at Quality Pharmacy and will move to Delwem to start a new drug store job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain
Hyatt Newell
Newell
Jack
Guy
Maple Drive
East Lansing
Michigan State College
Madeleine Kelley
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
W. H Morse
Bever Avenue SE
Florence C
Oliver O Scholz
C W Scholz
Guttenders
Miss Morse
Garmoe
Scholz
College of Pharmacy
University of Town
Beta Phi Siema Fraternity
Quality Pharmacy
Delwem
Holiday Tea for Forty at Cedar Rapids Club
Miss Esther Yothers hosts a holiday tea for forty guests at Cedar Rapids Country Club from 3 to 5 pm. Attendees include school vacationing girls. at the tea table presided by Misses Martha Beardsley Mary Winslow and Marian Hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Yothers
Fourth Avenue
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Martha Beardsley
Mary Winslow
Marian Hunting
Guardsmen Host New Year Party For Out Of Town Guests
The Local national guard officers club hosts a New Year supper at the National Guard armory Sunday night with many out-of-town guests. Among attendees are Major and Mrs Greenfield from Fairfield, Major and Mrs Hayek from Town City, Major and Mrs Jacobsen from Waterloo, Captain and Mrs McCampbell from Fairfield, Lt and Mrs Kacherle from Waterloo, Lt and Mrs Virgil Lewis from Waterloo, Captain and Mrs Yanusch from Town City, and Dr and Mrs Fourt and Dr and Mrs Lee from Town City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
National Guard Armory
Leonard R. Greenfield
Fairfield
Will Hayek
Town City
Jacobsen
Waterloo
Charles McCampbell
Otto Kacherle
Virgil Lewis
Albert Yanusch
F Fourt
Lee
Calvary Church Women Plan Thursday Meeting
Calvary Women's Society of Calvary Church will meet at 71 Seventh Street SW with Mrs Hel Gordonrough. A White Cross walk is slated before noon, a luncheon at 12:30, and a business meeting at 1:00. Friends of the church are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary
Chinch
Hel Gondenough
Edna Freeman Weds Dr Arthur Hellwig in Lutheran Church
Edna Freeman daughter of Mrs Margaret Freeman Shellsburg and Dr Arthur Hellwig of New York City were married Tuesday at First Lutheran Church with about fifty relatives present. The couple will reside in Elizabeth New Jersey after January fifteenth following a reception at the Hellwig home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Freeman
Arthur Hellwig
Recital and Christmas Party by Edna Mae Sila Students
Mrs Edna Mae Sila hosted a home studio recital at 528 Forest Drive SE this afternoon at 2 00 pm. Students included Donald Lundquist Joann Walters Elva Ann Kmz Mary J Dulse Fieseler Richard Hubacek and Viola Bohac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mae Sila
Forest Drive
Donald Lundquist
Joann Walters
Elva Ann Kmz
Mary J
Dulse Fieseler
Richard Hubacek
Viola Bohac
Christmas Party At Prastka Home Distracts With Santa
Mr and Mrs Ludmil Prastka hosted a Christmas party at 934 Twenty-sixth Street SE. Guests included their son Richard and numerous relatives and friends from Ames Oskaloosa Rockwell City and Oska loota. The event featured a Santa gift distribution after a picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludmil Prastka
Twenty-sixth Street
Santa Claus
Richard
Otto Kosek
Oskaloosa
George Kosek
Donald
John
Charles Kosek
Hher
John David
Frances Dusek
William Cevnar
Oskaloota
Kasek
Woolworth
Christmas Family Dinner Attended by Stoddards and Relatives
Mr and Mrs Vaughn Stoddard hosted a Christmas day family dinner at 213 Sixth Street SW. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W O H Taylor and many relatives such as the Dice Murphy Stevens and Anderson families plus visitors Miss Kathran Anderson of Sioux Falls SD and Miss Bernice Sisam from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Stoddard
Sixth Street
W Oh Taylor
Dice
Jay Canfield
Edna Past
Clare Dice
Fred
Keith
Clare Murphy
Ethella Marvin
Jean
Dorothy Reynolds
Ea Murphy
Roy Stevens
Donald
Virgina
Rowene Stevens
Margaret Taylor
Mary Jane Waener
Esther Bavtiftman
Kathran Anderson
Sioux Falls SD
Blanche
Lou Anderson
Fourteenth Street SE
New Year Socials At Maccabees Lodges And Related Groups
The Maccabees branches Tinn Tent No 38 and Loway Hive No 11 plan a New Year’s party at Bin Moose hall with Star Of Maine as entertainment. Rebekah Lodge No 221 meets Thursday at 7 30 pm in K of P hall with social hour after the business, and officers to be installed. Ladies auxiliaries to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen hold officer installation Thursday at Veterans of Foreign Wars hall with a 6 30 pm potluck supper, followed by a program and music by Margaret Gibbin. The Woman’s Relief Corps hosts a Kensington at Mrs L Kraut’s home, 906 Ellis Boulevard NW, on Thursday afternoon with bingo prizes. assistant hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loway Hive
bin Moose Hall
Star of Maine
Rebekah Lodge No 221
K of Phalt
BOF
Brotherhood of
Lodge
Margaret Gibbin
Women's Relief Corps
Womans Relief Corps
Kensington
Black and White Dresses Keep Perennial Smartness
In fashion tips for spring wear black dresses with white accents. White bibs collars cuffs yokes and plastrons on black gowns create varied effects from Puritan to ladylike. Detachable white trims wash and dry clean easily. directions for plastron and gilet patterns offered on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
City State Tomorrow Raglan Vins in Men’s Overcoats
A brief market note highlights free-and-easy raglan vintages in men’s overcoats slipping into retail this season. Local shops showcase casual styles and budget-friendly options amid spring fashion push.
Miss Martha Koutny Weds Charles Krejci in Urbana
Miss Martha H Koutny daughter of Mrs Frances Koutny of Urbana and Charles B E Krejci son of Mr and Mrs Anton Krejci of Cedar Rapids married at Westminster Presbyterian Church Rev J Renwick McCullough officiated in the presence of about 150 relatives and friends A reception followed at the church vestibule The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids The bride wore a white satin gown with a lace jacquette and a lace cap veil The bridesmaid was Miss Bessie M Koutny The best man was Edwin J Krejci The wedding party included ring bearer Olea Sindelar and train bearers Helen and Henrietta Dvorak The ceremony featured music by Marvin Gard and Mrs Paul Gard The reception and dinner were held at Urbana Mrs Krejci is employed at Peoples Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha H Koutny
Frances Koutny
Urbana
Charles BE. Krejci
Anton Krejci
Cedar Rapids
Westminster Presbyterian Church
J, Renwick McCullough
Marvin Gard
Paul Gard
Mr Gard
Bessie M. Koutny
Edwin J Krejci
Little Olea Sindelar
Mulo Sindelar
Helen
Henrietta Dvorak
Walker
Wesley Krejer
Clayton Klemish
Henry Vyskoen
Oclomk
Mi Krejci
Peoples Savings Bank
Local wedding ties families in Brooklyn bound union
Corrine Lackman Edna Taylor Floyd Marsh and Elda Lackman attended a wedding where the bride wore a blue velvet gown and carried a bouquet of Talisman and Johanna Hill roses lavender sweet peas and stevia. Miss Corrine Lackman wore shell pink and blue chiffon while Miss Taylor wore peach satin. Bouquets included Briarcliffe roses lavender sweet peas and stevia. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home W H Lackman 815 D avenue NW. Mrs Mohr is a Grant High School graduate. After a short wedding trip Mr and Mrs Mohr will reside in Brooklyn New York where he is in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Lackman
Edna Taylor
Floyd Marsh
Elda Lackman
Johanna Hill
Miss Taylor
W. H. Lackman
D Avenue NW
Social Dinner Honors Barcelona Guest At Starman Home
Mr and Mrs S H Starman hosted a Sunday dinner at 187 Highteenth Avenue Southwest. Guests included Mr and Mrs J Picek and their sons Louis and Stanley, with Jose Maraza of Barcelona Spain as guest of honor and classmate of Stanley Picek at Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis where both study engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S H Starman
Highteenth Avenue
J Picek
Louis
Stanley
Jose Maraza
Barcelona
Spain
Stanley Picek
Dunwoody Industrial Institute
Minneapolis
Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Postpones Thursday Meeting
The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority postpones its business meeting set for Thursday evening to next month due to unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Police recover 60 stolen bicycles in city burglary case
Chief of Detectives Earl Stanley says a five year sentence awaits key suspect Zacek who allegedly stole and hid bicycles while others guarded. Manley says bikes were repainted or sold to a fence and Chick is named as recipient. Detectives Bailey Kudina Condon and Marshall aided in the Wednesday search recovering the bikes and a seized electric motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Stanley
Zacek
Manley
Chick
Stanley
Bailey
Kudina
Condon
Marshall
Marriage of Marie Spina and Fred Kinchner at Trinity Lutheran
Marie B Spina daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Spina Cedar Rapids and Fred C Kinchner son of Mr and Mrs C Kinchner Cedar Rapids wed at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev P L Bornhoeft officiating. Attendants Miss Maxine Bendorf and Arthur Clymer. Organist John Jaeger. Reception at bride's home for fifty. dinner at 7. They reside at 1322 Fifth Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie B Spina
Frank Spina
Cedar Rapids
Fred C Kinchner
C Kinchner
Trinity Lutheran Church
P L Bornhoeft
Maxine Bendorf
Arthur Clymer
John Jaeger
Grar. High School
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Fifth Avenue
Viola Lackman and John Mohr Union at Four Square Church
Miss Viola Lackman and John Mohr were married on Christmas Eve at 8:30 in the Four Square church. The Rev Sackett read the service. Mrs Sackett sang I Love You Truly and Adelaide Gibson accompanied on piano during the ceremony. Other bridal party members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Lackman
John Mohr
Four Square Church
Mrs. W. T. Jackson in Serious Condition after Christmas Auto Crash
Mrs W T Jackson 86 of Iowa City and Mrs James King 93 of Tipton remained in serious condition Wednesday at St Luke's hospital from injuries in Christmas day automobile crashes. Jackson was injured on highway 161 near the Curtis bridge and King, riding with her granddaughter and grandson, was hurt on highway 30 east of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Jackson
Iowa City
L. T. Jackson
Linden Drive
St.Luke’s Hospital
Highway 161
Curtis Bridge
James King
Tipton
C GC. Treadwell
Marion Cutoff
Cedar Rapids
St Luke's Hospital
Tavern Owners Warned Over Serving Minors in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly warned tavern proprietors to reform or close. He said licenses would be revoked for venues selling to minors or serving as gathering spots for undesirables as fourteen smaller taverns had already shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Larroom
Roosevelt Speech Broadcast Heard By Cedar Rapids Labor Group
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor installs a radio at headquarters for its bi monthly meeting to hear President Franklin D. Roosevelt speak at 9 30. President L C Schuknecht urges all union members and delegates to attend for business and to listen to the address. Newman's Radio Department provided the receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor
Labor
Federation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
L. C. Schuknecht
Newman
KIWANIANS TOLD OF NEW EDUCATION IDEAS
Fred Kluss Grant High School principal spoke to the Kiwanis Club on shifts in education. He outlined moving from drill to felt need and from subject teaching to developing an integrated personality, plus new progress measures and a teacher focus on philosophy of education. He noted a consumer emphasis for pupils and debate over education's social role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kluss
Grant High School
Kiwanis Club
Montrose Hotel
Kluss
Cedar Rapids
Nfe
Two Men Hurt as Truck with Hogs Hits Street Car
Floyd and Elvin McGrath of Chelsea were injured at 2 30 p m Tuesday when their hog laden truck collided with a street car at A avenue and Third street NW. The truck overturned killing one hog and another fled while volunteers rounded up twelve more as the vehicle roamed the neighborhood for about an hour. Floyd McGrath suffered a fracture and shoulder injuries. his brother endured bruises to the arm and leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd and
Elvin McGrath
Chelsea
A Avenue
Third Street NW
Parkers
Floyd Mcllrath
Ellis Park
H L.ireland
Czech class meets at Matice Skolska Wednesday at seven
The Czech class of the continua ion night school will meet at Matice Skolska at 7 p.m. Wednesday for its regular session. Mr and Mrs J B Lighthart have returned from Dixon Illinois after the death of Mrs Lighthart s brother in law H E Davis retired I C engineer. Miss Marcella Klein will hold a holiday story hour Friday at 2 30 p.m. in the children's room of the public library. all city children invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continuaion
Matice Skolska
J. B Lighthart
A Avenue
Dixon, Il
Marcella Klein
Arthur School Skating Rink Opens Partially
Waterworks chief H F Blomquist announced arrangements to flood the Arthur school skating rink on Wednesday afternoon. Though the rink project is unfinished, a portion is ready for use by the board of education and CWA workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur School
H. F. Blomquist
Board of Education
CWA
Will Rogers Kritik on Ambassadors in 1936 Crisis
Will Rogers jokes about misnaming Stotesbury and Atterbury while criticizing Japan for appointing an unqualified ambassador. He argues dignity and qualifications should matter, condemns political treason and notes a lack of campaign contributions by the appointee Saito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
Stotesbury
Atterbury
Japan
U. S
Saito
Court Discovers Twins May Have Different Fathers
In Yankton South Dakota Judge A B Tripp grants a divorce to Ewald Peddie after finding one of five children is not his. He awards custody of two children while the other twin remains with the mother. Doctors testified fraternal twins may have different fathers. The mother did not appear in her defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton, S. D
A. B. Tripp
Ewald
Peddie
Tripp
Exportsand Imports Rise in First Eleven Months
U S exports totaled 1 482 764 000 in the first eleven months up 3 362 000 from last year while imports rose to 1 225 687 000 up 89 810 000. The trade surplus stood at 167 267 000 versus 253 715 000 a year ago with November exports 184 000 000 and imports 128 000 000. Net gold export for eleven months was 164 607 000, down from 547 072 000 last year. silver exports were 18 451 000 and imports 55 245 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
United States
Commerce Department
Boy Freed By Jury Of Killing Father
A coroner's jury in Hinsdale finds 12 year old Frank Fron acted in defense of his mother when he shot his father Ignata Fron who returned home intoxicated and abusive. The jury clears the boy of criminal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Fron
Hinsdale
Fron
Ignata
Santa brings artificial leg to Falls City man
Charles Strauss, 35, of Falls City, after years of illness and amputation, believes he can return to work following a Christmas Day surprise. St Pauls Evangelical church members, in Santa roles, left an artificial leg in his stocking, fulfilling his wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City, Neb
Charles Strauss
Falls City
Santa Claus
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Saint Nick
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