Mrs Menary Hosts Pleiades Society Dinner
Mrs A R Menary hosted the Pleiades Society at a Wednesday dinner party at her home 1721 Blake Boulevard SE Gifts were exchanged after a business session Attendees included Miss Catherine Adams of Oxford Ohio and Mrs Donald Ameel of Manhattan Kansas among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Menary
Blake Bouevard SE
Pleiades Society
Catherine Adams
Oxford
Ohio
Donald Ameel
Manhattan
Kan
Lois Smith
Ruth Culbreth
Jaroslaa Holubova
Marian Davidson
Marjorie Bruner
Mildred Eschenan
Antoinette Vampola
Zula Cecek
Mary Jane Flaherty
M. M. Bickets Honored At Series Of Events
A sequence of social events welcomes the Bickets family as they plan to move to Chicago on Jan 1. Mrs. Harvey G. Lyman hosts a tea with many local guests, followed by a bridge gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Crissman and a dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Buresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Bickets
Reid Family Ends Christmas Visit in Green Bay
Mr and Mrs Harold E Reid of Green Bay Wisconsin left for their home Thursday after spending Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid 512 Knollwood drive SE and Mr and Mrs Walter K Roth 349 Park terrace SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Reid
Green Bay
Wis
Raymond A. Reid
Knollwood Drive
Walter K. Roth
Park Terrace
Gamma Jammas entertained by Miss Arlene England
Miss Arlene England hosted the Gamma Jammas at 229 Sixteenth Avenue SW on Saturday. The group sang carols and enjoyed guitar music and a Mexican lunch. Present were Norma Ferguson Martha Suchy Maxine Surry Norma Vinton Betty Lou Rogers and Betty Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene England
Gamma
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Norma Ferguson
Martha Suchy
Maxine Surry
Norma Vinton
Betty Lou Rogers
Betty Shaw
Froehlichs Host Christmas Dinner Guests
Mr. and Mrs. John Froehlich hosted Christmas Day dinner at 407 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. Zak and children Joan and Janet, Mrs. C. Harrelson and children Don and Phyllis, and J. Josifek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Froehlich
Sixteenth Avenue SW
J. Zak
Joan
Janet
C. Harrelson
Don
Phyllis
J. Josifek
Holiday Open House Hosted by Edna and Mariam Dieman
The Misses Edna and Mariam Dieman hosted 50 guests at a Wednesday afternoon open house at their 215 B Avenue NW home. Tea was served from a brass samovar as guests enjoyed a centerpiece musical tree. attendees included Mrs. James Skinner Joliet UL Mrs. Alfred Klaffenback Iowa City Mrs. Frank Holets Fairfax Miss Roberta Lubbock Olds and Miss Alice Lubbock Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Mariam Dieman
B Avenue NW
James Skinner
Joliet
Alfred Klaffenback
Iowa City
Frank Holets
Fairfax
Pi Beta Phi Members Dine During Holiday Return
Several Pi Beta Phi sorority members home from college gathered at the Roosevelt hotel for a Dutch treat luncheon at the continental grill. Attendees included Misses Jessie Benson Phyllis Hatton Allayne Kenecny Jeanne Barbara Marshall and Jeanne Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Roosevelt Hotel
Continental Grill
Jessie Benson
Phyllis Hatton
Allayne Kenecny
Jeanne
Barbara Marshall
Jeanne Miller
Mrs Harry Johnson Hosts Bridge Club Dessert
Mrs Harry Johnson 1735 Washington Avenue SE entertained eight members of her bridge club Thursday at a dessert luncheon at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Washington Avenue SE
Bridge Club
North Western Woman's Club Holiday Party announced
The Chicago and North Western Woman's club sponsors a Friday 7 30 p m holiday party in the Glow room of the Gas company All North Western railroad employees and families invited Mrs William Blum and Mrs E J Zadnichek in charge Entertainment includes community singing and refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and North Western Woman's Club
Gas Company
North Western Railroad
William Blum
E. J. Zadnichek
Ormsbys Return After Chicago Christmas Visit
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Ormsby of 1563 Second Avenue SE have returned home after spending Christmas weekend in Chicago with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Van Zante and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Ormsby
Second Avenue SE
Chicago
C. P. van Zante
Netoppew Carry Fire Club Hosts Christmas Party
Members held a Christmas party at Ella Mae Canary’s home Tuesday. Evelyn and Gertrude Brague and others attended. After games, the group gave their guardian Mrs. Brown a gift. They plan to meet again to make hospital tray favors for New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netoppew Carry Fire
Ella Mae Canary
Guardian
Evelyn
Gertrude Brague
Lorrine
Shirley
Ina Dew
Joyce Darrelson
Arlene Harrister
Darlene Hale
Kathleen Harrelson
Edrie Johns
Betty Hansen
Donna Kizer
Evelyn Hall
Amy Sheronick
Elaine Jordan
Betty Martian
The
Mrs. Brown
Mary
Betty
Wa-Po-Can-Hole Camp Fire Christmas Luncheon
Betty Meyers hosted a Wa Po Can Hole Camp Fire group Christmas luncheon at 1624 B Avenue NE. Members Elaine Anderson Mildred Krough Fern Bryant Audrey Nilsson Margaret Swope and guardian Mrs Anton Nilsson attended. a letter from Elvanne Kriz vacationing in Hawaii was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Meyers
Wa-Po-Can-Hole
B Avenue NE
Elvanne Kriz
Hawaii
Elaine Anderson
Mildred Krough
Fern Bryant
Audrey Nilsson
Margaret Swope
Guardian
Anton Nilsson
Mrs Shean and party depart for Chicago
Mrs Maria E Shean of 117 Sixteenth Street NE departs Thursday morning with Miss Ethel Shean and the Misses Ruth and Nancy Shean for several days in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria E. Shean
Sixteenth Street
Ethel Shean
Ruth and
Nancy Shean
Chicago
Gretchen Hubbard and Robert Tenney Wed at Allison
Gretchen Ann Hubbard became the bride of Robert Lewis Tenney at the Allison Associated church. Theedding party included Mrs. Hubbard and Miss Barbara Reints as attendants. After the ceremony a buffet supper followed at the Arnold home, with out of town guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Hubbard
Robert L. Tenney
Allison
George L. Arnold
Gretchen Ann Hubbard
R. W. Hubbard
Second Avenue SE
Robert Lewis Tenney
Laura Tenney
Oak Park
Ill
C. H. Schlesselmann
Allison Associated Church
Helen Johnson
Barbara Louise Reints
H. W. Reints
Arnold
As. Tenney
Freeport
Irene Christle Hosts Tea For Younger Set
Irene Christle daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Christle hosted a youth tea at her home at 816 Sixteenth Street SE on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock. About 35 guests attended with Dorothy Lehman and Betty Mahon assisting. Jean Hedberg and Jane Moody presided at the tea service. The guest list included numerous young women such as Dorothy Spencer, Marjorie Bell, Janis Owens and Nadine Mitvalsky among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Christle
E. G. Christle
Sixteenth Street SE
Dorothy Lehman
Betty Mahon
Jean Hedberg
Jane Moody
Miss Christie
Dorothy Spencer
Marjorie Bell
Janis Owens
Nadine Mitvalsky
Arlene Jayne
Barbara Barry
Mildred Broulik
Sylvia Lehti
Betty Davenport
Ruth Ann Struesky
Celia Kratchmer
Martha Suchy
Eleanor Mitter
Patricia Marshall
Jean Chandler
Barbara Hird
Magdalene Carnes
Wilma Coates
Georganne Dunshee
Jean Walter
Rebecca Hallman
Lois Wessale
Lucia Mae Smith
Joan Yessler
Pauline Ecklund
Margaret Ann Twogood
Jean Knight
Jeanette Merveaux
Doris Cone
Business Girls Holiday Dancing Party at YWCA
Members of the Business Girls league of the YWCA hosted a holiday dance in the association building Wednesday evening. Music by an orchestra and a solo by Miss Jean Farhney accompanied by Mrs Leone Blume highlighted the event, with many members and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Girls’ League of the
Y.W.C.A
Association
Jean Fahrney
Leone Blume
Evelyn Afflerbaugh
Elsie Belehrad
Elaine Benson
Charmain Chapman
Sara Engledow
Cecelia Fiala
Pauline Ford
Dorothy Geiger
Iota Grier
Jeanne Hamblin
Agnes Hasek
Beverly Hayes
Barbara Johnson
Dorothy Johnstone
Bernita Josifek
Donna Kelly
Billie Kutchera
Alma Maass
Maxine Maxson
Barbara Muetzel
Maxine Paeper
Marie Schamberger
Dorothy Speake
Violet Speake
Marion Wing
Doris Woolwine
Dorothy Svee
Nita Fields
Lorraine Edaburn
Marjorie Schindler
Ann Schneider
Jean Clemens
Phyllis Wenger
Jerry Mu
Miss Gordon Heads to National Girl Reserve Conference
Miss Grace Gordon Cedar Rapids YWCA Girl Reserve secretary leaves Friday for a national conference at Ferry Hall Lake Forest Illinois She will be joined by Miss Lida Tallman San Diego and Miss Carrol Dean Waterloo She will perform a marimba solo play organist at three services and a radio broadcast by Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt is planned for January 3 at 5 p m EST over NBC blue network The conference closes January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gordon
Cedar Rapids Y. W. C. A
Ferry Hall
Lake Forest
Ill
Lida Tallman
San Diego
Calif
J. M. Tallman
Carrol Dean
Waterloo
Mason City
Gordon
Hinlight
Franklin D. Roosevelt
NBC Blue
White Cross Charity Ball Draws 300 Guests at Cedar Rapids Club
About 300 guests attended the White Cross charity ball at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on a snowy evening. The event featured a forest themed decor with silver spruce trees and white lights, and proceeds fund a hospital room and support for children of self supporting families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland
White Cross
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Arthur Poe
Isaac B. Smith
Woodward K. Greene
T. R. Warriner
Sumner D. Quarton
Harrison E. Spangler
Frank C. Byers
W. J. Brown
van Vechten Shaffer
White Cross Organization
David E. Beardsley
St. Luke’s Hospital
Grant Millers Host Dinner Wednesday Evening
Mr and Mrs Grant Miller of 1819 First Avenue E entertained Raymond Gilmore of New York as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs John Gilmore. Also present were Mr and Mrs John Gilmore Dr and Mrs L M Downing and John Downing with courtesy shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Miller
First Avenue E
Raymond Gilmore
New York
John Gilmore
L. M. Downing
John Downing
Christmas Day Guests At Kemper Home
Mr and Mrs Lewis Rich and Mr and Mrs Will Rich were Christmas day guests at the home of Mrs A J Kemper and her daughter on Fairfax Road NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Rich
Will Rich
A. J. Kemper
Fairfax Road
1939 Final Fling dance for high school pupils
A vacation dance for high school pupils titled 1939 Final Fling is set for Friday night at the YWCA. Out-of-school dates and out-of-town guests may attend. An orchestra will perform and admission is charged. Dancing runs from 8 to 11 p.m.
Naiberts Return From Harvey Ill Christmas Visit
Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Naibert and Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Naibert of 2404 Grande avenue SE have returned home after spending Christmas in Harvey Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naibert
Illinois
R. L. Naibert
W. F. Naibert
Grande Avenue
Harvey, Ill
Nellie Vos Takes Children on Midwest Visit
Mrs. Nellie Vos of 2314 E avenue NE travels with her children Jane Ellen and Billy for a trip to Chicago and Wisconsin, departing Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Vos
Avenue
Jane Ellen
Billy
Chicago
Wisconsin
Linn Red Cross Honored for Large Member Roll
The Linn county chapter of the American Red Cross receives an honor certificate from national headquarters for a large member roll. By now 7,881 memberships have been enrolled, 981 above the 6,900 quota, under roll call chairmanship of Harry O. Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
The
American Red Cross
Harry O. Cutler
City Transfers Workmen's Comp Policy to Bituminous Company
City council authorized Bituminous Casualty of Rock Island to take over the workers compensation policy from Mid-America Casualty Insurance, effective January 1 and expiring July 6. The move avoids a loss from cancellation and preserves the same premium rate for six months. Mid-America agents will represent Bituminous in this arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-America Casualty Insurance Company
Bituminous Casualty Company of
Rock Island
Mid-America
Council Weighs Basement Damage in 3rd Ave Widening
The city council heard a dispute over $316 in merchandise damage at 119 Third Avenue SE. O L Becker of Penpie's grocery seeks withholding final payment to Haegg Construction until resolution. Haegg claims rainfall seepage and city responsibility may apply. H F Blomquist of the waterworks will testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Grocery
Third Avenue SE
Water Works Department
O. L. Becker
Penpie’s
Haegg Construction Company
Henry Haegg
H. F. Blomquist
Funeral for Joseph Hanisch Friday at 2
Funeral services for Joseph Hanisch of 1332 Ninth Street NW who died at 12 45 a m Wednesday after a brief illness will be held Friday at 2 p m in the Beatty chapel. The Rev B O Bashore and Rev Frank H Ward will officiate with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p m Thursday. He was born in Otten dorf Bohemia on March 15 1870 and came to the United States at age 19. He married Carolina Nussle in 1898, who died in 1927, leaving two children, Mrs Gordon D Barger and Joseph Hanisch Jr. He also leaves a sister, Ida Kautzke. a brother Rudolph. a granddaughter Barbara Ann Barger. a grandson Bobby Hanisch. a niece Emma Pohl. and two nephews Rudolph Hanisch and Fred Kautzke. He was a long time member of Bethany Congregational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Henisen
Ninth Street NW
Beatty Chapel
B. O. Bashore
Frank H. Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Hanisch
Ottendorf
Bohemia
Jacob
Anna Hanisch
Chicago
Beaman
Cedar Rapids
Carolina Nussle
Gordon D. Barger
Joseph Hanisch, Jr
Bell
Calif
Ida Kautzke
Schulenburg
Tex
Rudolph
Iowa Falls
Barbara Ann Barger
Bobby Hanisch
Emma Pohl
Rudolph Hanisch
Fred Kautzke
Bethany Congregational
Church Leader Active in Deacon Work and Camp 24 Treasurership
He served many years as treasurer and chairman of the church board of deacons and was a longtime treasurer for Camp 24 Woodmen of the World, holding the post for 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacons
Camp 24
Woodmen of the World
City departments pay for water works leak detector use
A Cedar Rapids citizen asked for free use of the leak detector but Thursday argued departments must cover costs. The waterworks billed the public improvements department $1.80 for locating valve boxes for flush tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Water Works Department
Waterworks
Public Improvements Department
Accounting Methods For Chest Agencies Approved By Bureau
The Public Welfare Bureau approved new bookkeeping methods to be used by all Community Chest agencies starting January 1. Karl P. Blaise chaired the final meeting at the Roosevelt hotel. Monthly reports will replace yearly summaries, with forms prepared for the new system. An allotment for January was approved until the new board is organized and a Christmas exchange report was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Bureau
Roosevelt Hotel
Karl P. Blaise
Interest Paid On Three Sets Of City Bonds
The Memorial Building, water works and sewer system bondholders received $1,560 in interest on Thursday. Warrants totaling $85 were drawn for August 1, 1930, and March 1, 1931, sewer bonds, with $675 on Memorial bonds and $760 on water department bonds from the 1929 serial issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Building
Water Department
Alexanders Honor Kruidenier Visitors With Buffet Supper
Mr and Mrs Lloyd W Alexander at 2079 Linn Blvd SE host a buffet supper for 12 Thursday evening honoring Mr and Mrs M H Reeve of Philadelphia and their sons Gerard and Jack visiting at the Kruidenier home 340 Seventh Ave SW with relatives in Davenport and Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Alexander
Linn Boulevard
M. H. Reeve
Philadelphia
Gerard
Jack
Dan Kruidenier
Seventh Avenue
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Creighton football captain visits Lincoln household guests
Mr and Mrs John Cox host Mrs Catherine Fiximer of Winner SD and nephews Joe Quinn Jr and Bill Quinn of Omaha guests. Joe Quinn Jr the Creighton University captain stays as a houseguest with the Coxes alongside his aunt and cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cox
Lincoln Highway
Service Club Christmas Party At Community House
The Service club of the Community House will hold a Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Community House. There will be a Christmas tree treats for the children and refreshments. About fifty are expected to attend the affair planned especially for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Club
Lisbon Hostess Hosts Ace High Club Dinner
Mrs. J. R. Gardner entertained Ace High bridge club at her Lisbon home with a candlelight dinner. Christmas decorations set the scene. Prizes went to Mrs. B. B. Morrison Miss Ruth Reid and Miss Rachel Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Gardner
Lisbon
Ace High Bridge Club
B. B. Morrison
Ruth Reid
Rachel Baker
Powers Family Guest Visit Highlights Holiday Weekend
Mr and Mrs Carl Powers hosted their son Owen Powers from Kansas City for the weekend at 1858 Ellis Boulevard NW. On Christmas Day Mr and Mrs Powers were seen visiting in Moline DL with their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Powers
Ellis Boulevard
Owen Powers
Kansas City
Aire. Powers
Moline
Chi Beta Phi Holds Alumni Reunion This Saturday
All members from the 1935 to 1938 classes will gather at 6 30 p m Saturday in the Commonwealth tea room for a reunion with former house mother Mrs Ruth Neff. Reservations can be made by dialing 9883 or 7676.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Beta Phi Fraternity
Ruth Neff
Iowa Consistory Holiday Party Friday at Scottish Rite
The Iowa consistory will host its holiday party Friday evening in the Scottish Rite temple from 9 to 12. Music for dancing and card tables will be arranged with refreshments served. The committee includes Mr and Mrs Charles Bode Mr and Mrs Bert Baker and Mr and Mrs James Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Charles Bode
Bert Baker
James Harper
Christmas Dinner Guests Listed for Hall Family
Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hall at 1527 East Avenue NE included their daughter and guests Mr. and Mrs. Dave Slay maker of Marengo, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell of West Branch and their daughter Shirley, and Miss Nora Campbell of Marengo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hall
E Avenue NE
Dave Slaymaker
Marengo
Ralph Campbell
West Branch
Shirley
Nora Campbell
Christmas Weekend Visit to Engle Family in St. Paul
Mrs. Mary Balous and her daughter Gladys spent Christmas weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Engle and their family in St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Balous
Gladys
C. G. Engle
St. Paul
Minor Couple Plans West Coast Holiday Trip
Mr. and Mrs. G R Minor of 345 Seventeenth Street SE left Tuesday for Los Angeles to attend the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. They will visit in Colorado on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Minor
Seventeenth Street
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Colorado
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Menary
M. M. Bicket
Twentieth Street
Jimmie
Walter S. Denny
Paul A. Olson
Earl B. Velzeil
Mrs. Bicket
A. L. Abram
Wayne G. Basler
James G. Bennett
Ray L. Birkholz
James H. Blackstone, Jr
Pearl E. Conard
Tait L. Cummins
E. A. de Bruin
T. H. de Wees
Ralph Dresher
Edward Eaton
William P. Enright
Donald E. Hamblin
Lysle G. Hahn
William T. Hughes
Fay Humbert
Howard Martin
Walter E. Mohr
Don G. Neill
Raymond Pollock
Derald I. Bland
Darrell Sawyer
George J. Starman
Joseph W. Stenner
Paul R. Strain
Joseph Stolar
Richard H. Buresh
Harold Reids
Green Bay, Wis
John Froehlichs
ARRI
American Institute of Laundering
Dieman
PI Phis
F. E. Ormsbys
Netoppew Camp
Bishop's
First Avenue East
J. R. Poolman
Harold Tenney
Mrs. Hubbard
Johanna Hill
Mrs. Tenney
Miss Gordon
Howard Hall
Frances Wolfe
Eugene M. Pinney
David Turner
James E. Blake
Grant Millers
Mrs. Kemper
Linn Red Cross
City’s Compensation. Inc
Mid- America
3Rd Ave
Dexter
DIAL
Hotel Roosevelt
Williams
Cadow
Joseph Hanisch
First Avenue
Smithsonian
Sterling
Boyson’s
3Rd Ave. SE
Killian
Towle
Alexanders
Kruidenier
CHI Beta Phi
Minnesota
G. R
Hunt Club
Gorham
Greenbrier
Gerham
King Edward
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