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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

3

Shower party planned for Mrs. O W Lawrence adoption

Mrs O W Lawrence of Vinton will host a baby shower Wednesday evening to celebrate the adoption of a baby boy named John Tad. Four hostesses include Mrs Joseph W Stenner and Mrs Tait Cummins at 357 Garden Drive SE. Refreshments feature pink and white decor with a cradle centerpiece.

O. W. Lawrence Vinton Read Lawrence Joseph W. Stenner Tait Cummins Walter O. Schultz William Crissman Onower John Tad L. S. Loudon H. DeWees Harry Sherry Claude Krebs Ernest Pratt W . Bailey Arthur L. Augustine Leon A. Meyer C. B. Meffert

Beethovens Club studies opera at YWCA meeting

The Beethoven club will meet Thursday at 10 am at the YWCA to continue a study of the American opera. A 9:15 am board meeting precedes the program with Ruth McGuire and Blanche Krebs presenting notes and current events. The program features Natoma with four dances by Lulu Engelman Welty and singers Gladys Barger Lois Brown. Shanewis by Cadman will be summarized by Marion Orr with Ruth Massey and Virginia Moore providing narration and piano.

Beethoven Club Ruth McGuire Blanche Krebs Victor Herbert Natoma Lulu Engelman Welty Habenera Minuet Pamelo Gladys Barger Baby Lois Brown Shanewis Charles Wakefield Cadman Marion Orr Ruth Massey Virginia Moore

Mrs Archer Visits for Mozart Boys Choir Concert

Mrs. John H. Archer of Sheldon arrived Tuesday to spend a week with her daughter Mrs Raymond S. Johnston and Mr Johnston at 2120 Greenwood Drive SE. She came for the Mozart Boys' choir concert Tuesday evening.

John H. Archer Sheldon Raymond S. Johnston Johnston Greenwood Drive Archer Mozart Boys’ Choir

Mrs Miller to Visit Chicago This Weekend

Mrs. Richard M. Miller of 2730 Second Avenue SE will leave Thursday for a weekend visit in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Douglas Kirk. She plans to return Sunday.

Richard Miller Douglas Kirks Richard M. Miller Second Avenue SE Douglas Kirk Chicago

Couple Brogham Return From Two Week Southern Trip

Dr and Mrs B G Brogham of 2148 Blake Boulevard SE returned the first of the week after a two week motor trip in the south.

B. G. Broghammer Blake Boulevard South

Birthday Party for Sherry Marie Biskup

Mrs. Leo E. Biskup hosted a Monday party at 1037 Nineteenth Street SE for her daughter Sherry Marie on her third birthday. Guests included Mrs. Ray Happel and Nancy Lou, Mrs. James Dougherty and Carolyn Ann, and others. favors were hats whistles and balloons with valentine themed refreshments and decorations.

Leo E. Biskup Nineteenth Street SE Sherry Marie Valentine Ray Happel Nancy Lou Billy Ray James Dougherty Carolyn Ann Edward Oncken and Eddy, Jr Bert Puckett Shirley Ann Angelo Biskup Loree Edward Roman W L Brown Joseph Biskup W J. Beeneaean Andrew Hid

Davenport Hosts Iowa Club Federation Convention

Cedar Rapids Woman's club members prepare for the twenty third biennial Iowa Federation of Women's clubs convention in Davenport May 2 3 and 4. Speakers include Dr Lyman Bryson CBS adult education head and Mrs David S Long plus Dr H N Wheeler on forestry and conservation.

Cedar Rapids Los Angeles David S. Long Harrisonville Long General Federation Department of Kansas City H. N. Wheeler United States Forest Service Colorado California Cutler Pearl Bennett Broxam Iowa City A J. Kolyn Orange City Rob Roy Cerny Mason City George Kraetsch

Mrs Foster Hosts Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. Wayne J. Foster of 2304 Hillcrest Drive SE served as hostess at a luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Courtesy to her sister Mrs. J Howell Smith of Pasadena California was noted in the event.

J. Howell Smith Pasadena Calif Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Dinner Hostess Miss Elfrieda Metz Hosts Cedar Rapids Party

Miss Elfrieda Metz of Commonwealth Apartments was hostess Tuesday evening at Cedar Rapids Country Club for Miss Ella Hansen who will wed Andrew Michel of Peoria in March. Fourteen guests dined at a crystal candelabra table, then moved to Metz apartment for games.

Elfrieda Metz Commonwealth Apartments Cedar Rapids Country Club Ella Hansen Andrew M. Michel Peoria

Mrs. Williams Hosts Luncheon and Bridge for Cincinnati Guest

Mrs. George T. Williams entertained Tuesday afternoon with a small luncheon and bridge at 216 Sixteenth Street SE in honor of Mrs. Stanley K. Evans of Cincinnati, visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Paulsen.

George T. Williams Sixteenth Street Stanley K. Evans Cincinnati O. F. Paulsen

Mrs S P Moore Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs S P Moore of 1630 First Avenue East entertained the Wednesday Bridge club at luncheon today. Covers were laid for eight at her home.

S. P. Moore First Avenue E

Ida Mansfield Circle Meets for Lunch at Tellier Home

Members of the Ida Mansfield circle of the Kings Daughters gathered Tuesday afternoon for lunch at 320 Forest Drive SE. Fifteen members attended with guests Mrs. T. H. Wright and Miss Peggy Fisher. The next meeting is set for February 14 at Mrs. Earle G. Nichols home with Mrs. Charles Fisher assisting.

Ida Mansfield The King's Daughters G. H. Tellier Forest Drive Everett C. Hoover Hugh White T. H. Wright Peggy Fisher Earle G. Nichols Charles Fisher

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs C F Kuns on A Avenue

A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. C. F. Kuns at 1439 A Avenue NE Tuesday evening with eighteen guests. A picnic supper was served and a snow scene table centerpiece. Prizes were worn by Mrs. I. Sobers, Mrs. F. Beatty, F Beatty and F Henry who played cards.

C. F. Kuns Avenue NE I. Sobers F. Beatty Beatty Henry

Emrys Return From Two Week Southern Motor Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Chester E. Emry and Mrs. Emry's mother Mrs. J. L. Ware, of 310 Sixth Street SE, have returned after a two weeks motor tour through Kentucky the Carolinas Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee and Arkansas.

Chester E. Emry Emry J. L. Ware Sixth Street Kentucky Carolinas Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Arkansas

East Highlands Community Club Meeting Notice

The East Highlands Community club will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at Dairy Dale hall. Refreshments will be served.

East Highlands Community Club Dairy Dale Hall

Business Girls Chapter Elects Officers at Montrose Hotel

Miss Louise Gillis was elected president of Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron, business girls' sorority, at a meeting Monday evening. Other new officers include Mar thella Schmidt as vice president Martha Heald recording secretary Inez Berkla corresponding secretary and Marjorie Voigt treasurer.

Louise Gillis Iota Epsilon Chapter Pr Omicron Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Hotel Marthella Schmidt Martha Heald Inez Berkla Marjorie Voigt

A C Maxwells Host Twin Nieces Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs A C Maxwell of 229 Sinclair Avenue SE entertained their twin nieces Hazel and Helen Morton of Hazleton for the weekend. The sisters are students at the University of Iowa.

A. C Maxwell Sinclair Aenue SE Hazel Helen Morton Hazleton University of Iowa

Credit Women's Breakfast Club Meeting Actions

Credit Women's Breakfast club at Montrose hotel discussed a credit application. Miss Ida Boettcher presided. Announcement made for national convention February 19 to 21 in Lincoln Nebraska. Miss Nina G Burger joined as new member.

Credit Women's Breakfast Club Montrose Hotel Ida Boettcher Lincoln Neb Nina G. Bunger

Miss Virginia Kohl Celebrated at Surprise Birthday Party

Arlene Kohl daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Kohl was honored on her fifteenth birthday with a surprise party by her Sunday school class from United Brethren church. Sixteen attended and she received gifts with games contests and refreshments served.

Virginia Arlene Kohl Lawrence E. Kohl Third Avenue SE United Brethren Church

Miss Betty Paterson Hosts Nineteenth Birthday Luncheon

Miss Betty Jane Paterson at 214 Fifteenth Street NW hosted a Saturday luncheon for her nineteenth birthday. Eleven guests attended including Marilyn Chyle Doris Hegewald Margaret Zimmerman De Lite May Gloria Franks Mary Gilchrist Nadine Mott Kathryn Stewart Betty Munden Jean Holton and Marian Foushee.

Betty Jane Paterson Fifteenth Street NW Marilyn Chyle Doris Hegewald Margaret Zimmerman de Lite May Gloria Franks Mary Gilchrist Nadine Mott Kathryn Stewart Betty Munden Jean Holton Marian Foushee

Foresters Meet at St Patrick School Fairfax

The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters court No 769 Fairfax met Monday night at St Patrick's school. After the business meeting banco was played with prizes won by Lillian Zamastil and Mrs Teresa Droughy. Hostesses were Marie Stallman Sedonia Murphy and Mary Burger.

Women's Catholic Order of Foresters Fairfax St. Patrick's School Banco Lillian Zamastil Teresa Droughy Marie Stallman Sedonia Murphy Mary Burger

Auxiliary Postponed Meeting Rescheduled to Feb 18

Due to illness the Speeder auxiliary monthly meeting is postponed from Feb 3 to Feb 18 at the Y W C A.

Speeder

P T A Meeting Hosted by Edgewood No 1 Mothers Club

Edgewood No 1 Mothers club sponsors a P T A and Women’s Farm Bureau session at Mrs. Charles Madeson’s home two blocks north of Champlin’s hatchery on Friday afternoon. Luncheon, lesson on cheese, and reservations with Mrs H Pratt or Mrs Harris. Members should bring a plate spoon bowl and cup with silver.

Edgewood No. 1

Polk P. T. A. study group sets Thursday meeting

The Polk P. T. A. study group will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. F. L. Williams at 207 Twentieth street NE. All those interested are invited.

Tyler P T A Executive Board Meeting

The Tyler P T A executive board will meet at the school Thursday at 2 p.m. The agenda includes planning for upcoming events and reviewing budget items. Members are asked to attend and participate in the discussion.

Tyler Tyler P. T. A

Beethoven Club Chorus Hosts Luncheon And Bridge

Adolph C. Topinka hosted a Beethoven club chorus luncheon at 1228 Third Avenue SE in honor of Mrs. John W. Miller. Guests enjoyed a bridge session with prizes won by Mrs. W. J. McGuire, Mrs. John T. Massey, and Mrs. G. D. Barger, joined by numerous club members and friends.

Adolph C. Topinka Third Avenue SE Beethoven Club Chorus John W. Miller Helen Kacena Stark Frank V. Orr Bridge W. J. McGuire John T. Massey G. D. Barger Rs. Miller

Frances Willard Centenary Memorial Program Planned

A Frances Willard centenary memorial program is set for Tuesday February 7 at the home of Mrs Guy C Rich 1934 Washington avenue SE Luncheon starts at 1230 p m Mrs Lucy Faun will discuss greetings from the National Council on the Cause and Cure of War Alpha Phi international fraternity General Federation of Women's Clubs radio committee Research Council of Mothers and the National Kindergarten Association Over 10000 W C T U unions are observing February in her memory Details will be in Sunday's Gazette.

Frances Willard Guy C. Rich Washington Avenue SE Lucy Faun National Council On the Cause and Cure of War Alpha Phi International Fraternity General Federation of Women’s Clubs Radio Committee Research Council of Mothers National Kindergarten Association

St. John’s Choir Honored at Church Dinner

Members of the St John Episcopal church women's auxiliary will host a dinner at the church on Wednesday for the young people's choir directed by Malcolm Metcalf. Arthur Poe will MC a musical program. Mrs F G Slater, auxiliary president, helped plan the event with Mrs Harold R Trew and Mrs Q O Johnson.

Woman's Auxilary St. John's’ Episcopal Church Young People's Church Choir Malcolm Metcalf Arthur Poe F. G. Slater Harold R Trewin QO. S. Johnson

Cultus Club Meeting With Mrs Kearns

Members of the Cultus club will meet Thursday at 2 30 pm at the home of Mrs E B Kearns 401 Twenty second street SE Mrs C T Reynolds and Miss Bertha Graham will have charge of the program.

Cultus Club E B. Kearns Twenty-second Street C. T. Reynolds Bertha Graham

Bridge party honors bride to be Flor ence Reese

Miss Rosalind Collins and Mrs. Edward Cuyler hosted a bridge party at 1739 B avenue NE honoring Miss Flor ence Reese who will wed Edward MacArthur. Prizes went to Miss Margaret Mackin and Mrs. Paul Nell. gifts were given to the bride elect.

Rosalind Collins Edward Cuyler M. J. Reese Carl Bowman Glenn Stewart Lawrence Yount Leonard Vlach Edwin Filipy W. J. Reese Bernard Herber Iowa City

Ocanyaki Camp Fire Hayrack Party At Arthur School

The Ocanyaki Camp Fire group gathered Saturday at Arthur school for a hayrack party and then held a picnic luncheon at Marilyn Rudin’s home at 2317 B Avenue NE. Attendees included Jacqueline Glasier Jeanne Hollands Eleanor Faun Ruth Ann Stucker Caro lyn Beall Virginia O'Brien Leila Mueller Betty Morse Geraldine Harrington Beverly Larson Norma Jean Bedell Pat Andrews a guardian and Jean Richardson assistant guardian.

Ocanyaki Arthur School Marilyn Rudin B Avenue NE Jacqueline Glasier Jeanne Hollands Eleanor Faun Ruth Ann Stucker Carolyn Beall Virginia O’brien Leila Mueller Betty Morse Geraldine Harrington Beverly Larson Norma Jean Bedell Pat Andrews Guardian Jean Richardson

Wilson High ninth grade Girl Reserve meets after school

The ninth grade Girl Reserve group at Wilson High met Tuesday afternoon. Edrie Johns, president, welcomed twenty two new members as the program opened with the Girl Reserve code and two songs. Jeanne Schlantz and Virginia Field with Margaret Butler sang two songs and games followed.

Wilson High School Edrie Johns Jeanne Schlantz Virginia Field Margaret Butler

Cub mothers meet Friday at Chamber of Commerce

The Cub mothers will meet Friday at 1 30 p m at the Chamber of Commerce. Den mothers of pack 26 will lead handicraft activities. Attendees are asked to bring scissors.

Chamber of Commerce

Linn county King's Daughters meet at Mrs Chase home

Twenty five members attended a Linn county King's Daughters union meeting held Tuesday morning at the residence of president Mrs A E Chase located at 2225 Grande avenue SE.

Linn

Trucks Share of Motor Vehicles and Costs

Trucks account for about 13 percent of all motor vehicles and about 25 percent of total motor vehicle costs.

Community House Troop Wins Scout Advancement Award

Three hundred Boy Scouts attended the January court of honor in Cedar Rapids. Troop 15 sponsored by the American Legion won the advancement award for the month, with Troop 10 of St Patrick's church second and Troop 44 of Central City third. Attendance honors went to Troop 32 with Troops 26 and 22 following. Troop 26 hosted the meeting under G. K. Thompson. Eagle Scout badges were presented to four boys and their mothers. James C Manville announced upcoming merit badge schools and roundtables for February at Roosevelt school.

Cedar Rapids Area Court of Honor Committee Loyd McKee W. J. Hamer Frank Luse James Leehman John Brague A. G. Keyes Linn County Red Cross Red Cross Joe Stenner Fred Payneer Ivan Nemecek Myron Bonsib Wiliam Thompson Kenneth Walkup V. C. Grant E. I. Copeland James C Manville Board of Review Court of Honor Roosevelt School

Knitters Edge Waterloo 1 0 In Tight Hockey Contest

The Cedar Rapids Knitters defeated the Waterloo Blackhawks 1 to 0 at Waterloo Stadium Tuesday night to even the series. Lou Trefny scored in the first period on a solo goal and the teams traded chances in a closely played game.

Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Receiver Seeks Court Authorization for Real Estate Sale

In Cedar Rapids Iowa the District Court is asked to authorize a sale of Cedar Rapids real estate by C Gorman attorney for the receiver D Bates acting as Receiver for Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Company The application dated February lists 7 30 feet of Lot in Linn County Iowa and other conditions The hearing date and place are set at the Courthouse in Linn County Iowa with notice to interested parties to appear and contest the sale

de Peters Cedar Rapids Iowa District Court of Inn D Bates Cedar Linn Cou Ee Gillams Particulis Tefar Henle Prue Welt C. Gorman Dar Repids Towa

Iowa House Passes Open Salary Publication Measure

The Iowa House of Representatives approved a bill to publish a pamphlet listing all state employees, their salaries and expenses. The Senate also backed a nearly identical publication resolution. Debate arose over exempting liquor commission salaries, which some argued should not be excluded from the transparency measure.

DES Moines Iowa House of Representatives Nelson G. Kraschel Senate J. T. Dykhouse Rock Rapids Wilson Liquor Commission Morris Moore Walnut Commission General Fund A. J. Shaw Pocahontas

Daily menus aim to feed a family of five on twelve dollars

The menus planned for a family of five two adults and three children will serve about twelve dollars a week. Each day’s recipes promise a balanced diet with adequate calories, protein, minerals, and vitamins to meet energy and bodily needs.

Menus for Thursday Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Menu details for Thursday list breakfast items such as sliced oranges boiled hominy poached eggs and toast with coffee milk. Luncheon features shrimps au Gratin with rice celery canned peaches and milk tea. Dinner serves lamb shanks in pickle sauce escalloped potatoes buttered cabbage and cherry tapioca with coffee milk.

Raymond Rieck Named Successor To Walter Rech As Deputy Clerk

Raymond Rieck at 1115 Second Avenue SE was named third deputy clerk of the district court by Clerk Edwin W. Lundquist, succeeding Walter C. Rech whose Jan 21 resignation was accepted by the county supervisors. Rieck, former Milner hotel manager for three years, also approved by the board, had 12 years in the court clerk’s office as third deputy and cashier before resigning to become cashier for Johnson Gas Appliance Co. of Cedar Rapids. The 1938 Justice A. R. Hoffman report for Maine Township was approved by the county supervisors Tuesday.

Raymond Rieck Second Avenue SE District Court Edwin W. Lundquist Walter C. Rech Rieck Milner Reck Johnson Gas Appliance Company Cedar Rapids A. R. Hoffman Maine Township

Former German Woman Leader to Speak Thursday

Margarete H Kaiser, a leading German woman before Nazism, will lecture at 8 p.m. Thursday in Coe chapel. The talk, for the Institute of International Understanding series by the Rotary Club, covers World Economic Cooperation drawing on her work in economics and social sciences.

Germany Margarete H. Kaiser Coe Chapel Institute of International Understanding Rotary Club

Coe Music Fraternity Holds Chapel Program and Elects Officers

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Coe College presented a chapel program directed by Albert Kitzhaber featuring a four-piece classical recording with annotating notes. The group also elected officers led by Morris Estes as president and scheduled a musical mixer in the men’s gym recreation room for music students and friends.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Coe Albert Kitzhaber Cedar Rapids Phi Mu McDonald Steersman Schubert Kitzhaber Sam Jackson Morris Estes William Stonebreaker Elgin Ill William Stusak Donald Davis Washington Donald Kroll Chicago George Schultz Walford Edward Melcher Charles City Harland Jones Alburnett R. Ariel Cross Waterloo Phi Mus

Mussolini silent as 20000 fascists review in Rome

Premier Mussolini reviewed 20 000 fascist militiamen in Rome with Viktor Lutze at his side during a sixteenth anniversary ceremony. Foreign diplomats watched as Italy outlined aims against France with Virginio Gayda interpreting Italy's demand for colonial payments and national aims.

Rome Benito Mussolini Viktor Luetze Il Duce France Virginio Gayda Foreign Office Italy Giornale d'Italia London Adolf Hitler Gayda Hitler Mussolini

Receiver's Notice of Sale of Real Estate Bank Assets

Notice to depositors and creditors that D W Bates Receiver seeks court authority to sell Lot 6 in Block 86 O Hull's Addition Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa to satisfy a claim of 1 473 32. Hearing set February at the Court House Cedar Rapids to show cause why the sale should not be granted.

Cedar Rapida State Bank Cedar Rapids Jows Neues Eran District Court of Inn County Iowa D. W. Bates Linn County O. Hull GE . Gorman Ree Bates Cedar Rapids State Bank Céver

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