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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1938

Page

2

Farewell Events Honor The James A Leach

Residents of Cedar Rapids honor James A Leach and his wife as they prepare to move to Davenport in February. Mrs Leach attends a luncheon in the Roosevelt hotel with hostesses Mrs H E Olerich and Miss Helen Larmier and several guests at the Lincoln room event.

Cedar Rapids James A. Leach Davenport Leach Lincoln Roosevelt Hotel H E. Olericih Fourteenth Street SE Helen Larimer Fifth Avenue SE Barbara Bloomhall Genevieve McMillan Robert FE Samuelson Ruth Nehls R. P. Lehman Donald Myrah Ray Kirn J. W. Albright B. R Condiff Frances Eby Betty Curry

Beethoven Club Studies Norway Music Thursday

The Beethoven club meets Thursday at 10 am in the public library art room to study Norwegian music. Edna Mae Sila presents current events, Luella North offers program notes, and members perform pieces by Sinding and others, with a 9:15 am board meeting beforehand.

Norway Beethoven Club Public Library Edna Mae Sila Luella North Sinding Alice Gaid Etta Hodasoin Kierull Ruth McGuire Tromance Sceves Flora Taylor Eleanor Houts Beethoven Flora Kitchin Lucy Ambroz

Forty-Niner themed anniversary party in Tama

Tama hosts a Fortieth anniversary style celebration for Leonard H. Cherry and wife with forty guests. The Madison era tribute features dancing and a midnight buffet, with costumes of bannets Indians belles and pioneers. Out of town guests include Miss Mary Louie Robyn of Chicago and Edward Jones.

TAMA Leonard H. Cherry Mrs Cherry Cherrys Mary Louie Robyn Chicago George Durin Cedar Rapids Betty Francis William Riepe Edward Jones Lyman Huches Iowa City John Banzhaf Catherine Cobb Marshalltown

Reid couple leaves for Miami from Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid of 512 Knollwood drive SE depart by car for Miami Florida for a month. They will be joined there by Mrs Reid’s son Harold Reid and Mrs Reid of Newark N J formerly of Cedar Rapids. Mrs Mary E White mother of Mrs R A Reid will stay with her daughter and Mr Reid. She will visit Council Bluffs for a month with granddaughter Mrs Orville O Orr formerly Miss Lillian Chapman of Cedar Rapids.

Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive Miami Fla Harold Reid Reid Newark N. J Cedar Rapids Mary E. White R. A. Reid Council Bluffs Orville O Orr Lillian Chapman

Marian Hurst Graduates From University of Iowa

Miss Marian Hurst daughter of Mr and Mrs O. He Cuddy 328 Forest Drive SE was among those to graduate Tuesday evening from the University of Iowa at Iowa City.

Marian Hurst O. He. Cuddy Forest Drive University of Iowa At Iowa City

Foster Dinner Party Hosted by Morgan J Foster

Dr and Mrs Morgan J Foster of 2249 Washington avenue SE host a dinner Wednesday evening. Covers will be laid for twelve at their home event setting.

Morgan J Foster Washington Avenue

After-The-Show Party To Follow Community Play

The final performance of Yellow Jack by the Community Players will be celebrated with the customary after the show party arranged by the social committee chaired by Mrs Edwin H. Wadsworth. The event begins about 11 p.m. in the Lincoln Jefferson suite at the Roosevelt hotel with a buffet supper served Dutch treat. Cast crews audience and others are invited.

Community Players Edwin H. Wadsworth Lincoln-Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel

Chapter FO of P EE. O. Tea at Mrs Hickman home

Twenty five members of Chapter FO of P EE. O. were entertained at the home of Mrs. M. J. Hickman 1925 Second Avenue SE Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. W E. Peschau assisting. After the business meeting Mrs Moray L. Eby presided at the tea table decorated with spring flowers and tapers. Mrs. Guy E. Hillier reviewed The Importance of Living by Lin Yutang.

P EE. O M. J. Hickman Second Avenue SE W E. Peschau Moray L. Eby Guy E. Hillier Lin Yutang

Pair of Women Plan Chicago Business Trip

Miss Hazel Brown of 2398 Blake boulevard SE and Miss Mary Lackersteen of 1714 Park avenue SE will depart Wednesday evening for a business trip to Chicago. They expect to remain several days.

Hazel Brown Blake Boulevard Mary Lackersteen Park Avenue SE Chicago

Hosts Welcome Club Members For Dinner And Bridge

Mr and Mrs G If Telsier hosted members at their home 320 Forest Drive SE on Tuesday evening for dinner and bridge, inviting guests to a social club gathering.

G If Telsier 320 Forest Drive

Mrs WE Lameyv Hosts Luncheon For Twelve At Home

Mrs WE Lameyv of 353 Park terrace SE entertained twelve guests at a luncheon on Wednesday afternoon at her residence.

Barker-Mott Vows Unite West Union and Waterloo Couples

Miss Evelyn L Barker daughter of Mr and Mrs Jr L Barker of West Union marries Robert S Mott of Waterloo son of Mr and Mrs A H Mott. The single ring ceremony was held Monday evening January 24 at the United Evangelical church parsonage in Waterloo with Rev John Deitrich officiating. Mrs Mott is a West Union High School graduate and Mr Mott a Washington High graduate who later attended Iowa State College. He works for the Hutchinson Ice Cream company in Waterloo where they will reside.

Evelyn L. Barker Jr L., Barker West Union Robert S. Mott Waterloo A. H Mott Cedar Rapids United Evangelical Church John Deitrich Fay Fisher Russell Cook

Mercy hospital first year nurses capped in ceremony

Mercy hospital hosts a first year nursing capting exercise Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the hospital auditorium led by Sister Mary Redempta. Dr C H Stark will address the students before a benediction at the chapel. Recipients include Viola Beatty Lois Driscoll Adeline Duda Dorothy Hannon Jane Kohl Roberta Koehler Elsie Krahling Ann Kropek Gertrude McGuire Anne Neiers Elma Jane Novak Winnifred Ryan Evelyn Schmickle Gevorgine Svatos and freshman Sisters Mary Barbara Olivia and Francis participate.

Mercy Hospital Mary Redempta School of Nursing C H. Stark Hospital Viola Beatty Lois Driscoll Adeline Duda Dorothy Hannon Jane Kohl Roberta Koehler Elsie Krahling Ann Kropek Gertrude McGuire Anne Neiers Elma Jane Novak Winnifred Ryan Evelyn Schmickle Gevorgine Svatos Mary Barbara Olivia and Francis

P T A Meeting Notice for Arthur School

The Arthur P T A announces a first aid class at Arthur school on Thursday at 9 a m. Parents and staff are invited to attend the practical session and learn basic emergency care.

Arthur Arthur School

St Clare’s Guild Hosts Swanky Night Club Benefit

St. Clare’s Guild of the Church of Our Lady of Grace plans a birthday party benefit in their guild room with shaded lights and a spotlight. Features include hat check girls, hostesses, a floor show, master of ceremonies George Cockburn Jr, and performances by the Optimist Junior orchestra and Franklin junior high school orchestra. A playlet No Dummy will be staged and refreshment and decoration committees are named.

St. Clare's Guild Church of Our Lady of Grace Virginia Bowker Flora Mae Barton Irene Tripp Don Wingert J.C. Lickwaiters Paul Davis John Miller Douglas Beauchamp Cuthbert Smith Janet Troup George Cockburn, Jr Optimist Paul Valliere Ellery Whitmer Duane Morey Carl Reeder Lester Hurt Charles Loufek Franklin Junior High School Roland Moehrlman Edna K. Dieman William McGuire Coe College Elaine Florence Healey Marjorie Davis Dora Cargin Maurine Hamblin Evelyn Ashenbrenner Margaret Mitchell Charlotte King Beverly Nedrow Carol King Marion Jacqueline Griffin Aulden Griffin Warner C Danforth, Jr Bob Dvorak Charles Cunningham Herbert de Wees Hf. LL Snowden Opal Marjorie Dvorak J. Jc, Liek

Gladiolus Society Meeting In Cedar Rapids

Gardening enthusiasts are invited to Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society’s Monday 8 pm gathering at the Roosevelt Hotel. Speaker Mrs. Henry J. Hromek will discuss What Gardening Means to Me followed by a round table on perennials. Bulbs prize giveaway at close.

Cedar Rapids

Dessert Luncheon for Louise Leibert Circle Held at Hamiston Home

Mrs A N Hamiston hosted a dessert luncheon for the Louise Leibert circle of the King’s Daughters at 400 Nineteenth St NE on Tuesday. Mrs Carlton Owen led the business session and Mrs Max Burrell led devotions reviewing Those Disturbing Miracles.

A N. Hamiston Nineteenth Street Louise Leibert King's Daughters Carlton Owen Max Burrell Tom Walpole Roy Zimmerman Ernest. Anderson Commonwealth Tea Room A. Glasier Lynn G Swaney George Serovy

First spike driven for San Francisco Bay electric railway line

The first spike was driven Tuesday into the Ink rails of the $18,000,000 electric railway system over the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge marking the formal start of construction.

San Francisco San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Daughters of Isabella Study Club Sets Meeting

The Daughters of Isabella Study club will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Montrose Hotel to discuss upcoming activities and plans.

Daughters of Isabella Study Club Pam Montrose Hotel

Final Event For The Hubbells

R and Mrs Ralph G Hubbell of Buffalo New York and their son Peter will leave Thursday after visiting Mrs Hubbell's parents Mr and Mrs Malcolm V Bolton at Carlton apartments Mrs Hubbell and Peter have spent weeks there joined last weekend by Mr Hubbell Accompanying the Hubbell family en route home will be William Iverson of Buffalo also been a guest at the Bolton home for the past few days As a final courtesy to the Hubbells Mr and Mrs Robert S Cook of 222 Crescent street SE will host a family dinner Wednesday evening at their home

Ralph G Hubbell Buffalo N. Y Peter Hubbell Robert S. Cook Crescent Street SE

Dinner Party to Honor Mr and Mrs Ebel at Commonwealth

Roosevelt high school teachers host a dinner Wednesday at the Commonwealth tea room honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ebel of 1059 Seventeenth Street NE who will move to Dearborn Michigan for Mr. Ebel to join Edison Institute starting February 14. Twelve guests attend and present a gift with games after.

Roosevelt High School Commonwealth Tea Room Robert L. Ebel Seventeenth Street Dearborn Mich Ebel Edison Institute Fred J. Kluss Stewart A. Cooper Leslie R. Grigg Theodore Anderson Joseph A. Stolar, Jr

Grissel Honored at Breakfast During Midsemester Vacation

Miss Jane Ellen Grissel daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer S Grissel of 226 Johnson Ave NW a Grinnell College student on a midsemester home vacation was honored at a Sunday morning breakfast hosted by Audrey Jean Anderson 1609 Maple Dr NW The Eluta Tami Camp Fire group members attended with guardian Mrs A J Anderson and other guests Ruth Bokerney Verna Krough Margaret Clark Jane Herdlicka Elaine Anderson Beverly Wright Margaret Swope Etta Lee Hicks Thelma Norland and Sara May Messenger

Jane Ellen Grissel Elmer S Grissel Johnson Avenue Grinnell College Audrey Jean Anderson Maple Drive Grissel Eluta Tami Ruth Bokerney Verna Krough Margaret Clark Jane Herdlick

Syr Amette Club Hosts Monday Evening

The Syr Amette club met Monday at Miss Mary Haddy's home 1050 Mount Vernon Ave SE. A Valentine theater party and buffet supper followed a brief business session. Members present included Lorraine Farah Emaliane Abraham Victoria Risk Esther Risk Mary Shaheen Emaline Risk Martha Risk Bertha Abodeely Evelyn David. The next meeting will be February 14 at Miss Edna Haddy's home 1426 Fifth Ave SE.

Syr-Amette Club Mary Haddy Mount Vernon Avenue Lorraine Farah Emaliane Abraham Victoria Risk Esther Risk Mary Shaheen Emaline Risk Martha Risk Bertha Abodeely Evelyn David Edna Haddy Fifth Avenue SE

Housewarming honor for Mr and Mrs John Scolaro

Mrs M A Scolaro and Mrs Leo Naso hosted a housewarming Monday evening at 391 Memorial Drive SE for Mr and Mrs John Scolaro. Bridge was played and Mrs John Scolaro received a group gift as guests included Anton Naso Jr Mia Scolaro Mace Scolaro A C Robbie Leo Naso and others.

M.A Scolaro Leo Naso John Scolaro Memorial Drive Anton Naso Mia M. Scolaro Mace Scolaro A C. Robbie

Legion Auxiliary Hears Kluss on U S Constitution

Roosevelt high school principal Fred J Kluss spoke on The Permanence of the Constitution of the United States in view of Its Origin to Hanford post No 5 auxiliary. Fifty nine attended as Mrs Edwin Lundquist introduced him.

Fred J Kluss Roosevelt High School United States Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building Kluss Edwin Lundquist Robert M. Wesles L. Schirm Walter Payn H. E. Travis Walter A. Kansky E Cray H. Drew E. O Trusty F Baumgartner Grant Wilson Ed Womacka del T. Stanton A. Schultz Jean Gunn G MM. Whisler State Department Veterans’ Hospitals Bettiloy Lefebvre Marilyn Morehouse Ednad Dieman Leone Blume Travis

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Holds Picnic Luncheon Meeting

Members of the American home department gathered Tuesday afternoon at the club home for a picnic luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. P. Rohrbach. Guest speaker Dr. T. Frank Hersch spoke on "The Relation of the Doctor to His Community" as Miss Catherine Timm, with Mrs Lulu Engleman Welty, sang selections by Grieg Watts and Carew.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids

Griffiths Attend 37th Reunion Near Kirksville

Mr and Mrs CV Griffith and their son return from Kirksville Missouri where they attended a Griffith family reunion the first in thirty seven years. The family dinner was at the home of Mrs W A Waffle and Mrs Charles Crow near Kirksville. Mrs Crow then joined the Griffiths for a Cedar Rapids visit.

CV. Griffith Third Street Kirksville Griffith W. A. Waffle Charles Crow

King’s Daughters luncheon set with Lydia Long

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs Lydia Long at 1811 Fifth Avenue SE Thursday at 1 pm for luncheon. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs J D Wardle and Mrs E K Easton.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters Lydia Long Fifth Avenue SE J D. Wardle E. K Easton

Ethel Evans Circle to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 30 pm for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs Henry J Gund ling located at 1725 D avenue NE.

Ethel Evans King’s Daughters Henry J. Gundling D Avenue NE

Honor Memory Of P. T. A. Founders

A candlelighting ceremony honored the founders of the parent teacher movement at the Parent-Teacher council meeting. Mrs. Alice Birney and Mrs. Phoebe Hearst helped organize what is now the National Congress of Parents and Teachers Forty-one years ago. Candles symbolized each speaker’s pledge to ideals of health, home life, learning, citizenship, happiness, and character.

Parent-Teacher Council Board of Education Alice Birney Phoebe Hearst National Congress of Parents and Teachers J. Gerber Neely Hill John Sundberg Rose Harrington M. B. Loomis Arthur Norman George Naxera Thomas Suchomol R. F Taft Waterloo Marion R. M Threlkeld E. Holvenstadt V. L. Spohn O. H Lundquist O. W. Rust

Pleiades Society Holds Initiation Tea at Coe College

The Pleiades society of Coe College hosted a tea and initiation Sunday at Miss Mary Jane Flaherty's home 259 Eighteenth Street NW. Miss Zula Cacek president presided. initiates were Regina Drake Dorothy Miller Frankie Roudabush Antoinette Vampola. Mrs Ernest Kosch presided. guests included Mrs A R Menary and Mrs A E Chase. Lavender and purple decorations adorned the event.

Pleiades Society Coe College Mary Jane Flaherty Eighteenth Street Zula Cacek Regina Drake Dorothy Miller Frankie Roudabush Antoinette Vampola Ernest Kosch A R. Menary A. E. Chase

Mrs Kellnar guests in New Jersey and Chicago

Mrs Norbert Kelly of Fairfax left Sunday on a streamline train for Lake Forest New Jersey to be the guest of her aunt Mrs Mary Kellnar She will also visit Miss Bess Kellnar of Cicero Illinois and spend some time in Chicago before returning.

Norbert Kelly Fairfax Lake Forest Mary Kellnar Bess Kellnar Cicero Chicago

Ida Mansfield Circle Luncheon Held at Fleckenstein Home

Ida Mansfield circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday afternoon for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. A J Fleckenstein located at 1932 Fourth avenue SE with Mrs. on hand.

Ida Mansfield the King’s Daughters A J. Fleckenstein Fourth Avenue SE

Rivalry at Home and Horseback Riding Sparks Marital Strain

A film industry observer notes divorces rise among movie stars due to constant on set excitement. One actress recalls her marriage surviving only because her husband took up horseback riding, bringing unpredictable thrills and the question of who arrives home first the husband or the horse.

Meeting notes mention Marshall Hall and Mrs More ton

Devotions were led by Mrs Wall and Mrs Ralph Bower attended as a guest. The next gathering is planned at the home of Mrs M. G. Morris at 1710 Seventh Avenue SE.

Cultus Club Members Entertained at Mrs Monttllon Home

Members of the Cultus club will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Henry Mon tillon located at 1402 Third avenue SW.

Cultus Club Henry Montillon Third Avenue

Mrs Penquite Honored By Miss LilyAn Greenway At Bunco Party

Miss LilyAn Greenway hosted at 1732 Fifth Avenue SE a Bunco evening honoring Mrs Anne Penquite who will move to Des Moines. Guests included Dolores Matsch Eileen Farmer Maurine Mason Martha Coffman Ida Mae Greenway and Mrs J E Greenway.

LilyAn Greenway Fifth Avenue SE Anne Penquite Des Moines Bunco Dolores Matsch Eileen Farmer Maurine Mason Martha Coffman Ida Mae Greenway J. E. Greenway

Mizpah Circle to Meet at Mrs Wiley Home

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will meet at 1 30 p m Thursday at Mrs J M Wiley 264 Fifteenth street NW her home. Members are asked to bring guests.

J. M. Wiley Fifteenth Street NW Mizpah Circle of the King’s Daughters

Publisher undecided on appeal over county newspaper ruling

F. C. Satter publisher of the Central City News-Letter and Springville New Era said he has not decided whether to appeal the Linn county supervisors decision. The board chose the Marion Sentinel as one of the county official newspapers for 1938 after a two day hearing and county attorney’s opinion on legal aspects.

F. C. Satter Central City News-Letter Springville New Era Central City District Court Linn County Supervisors Marion Sentinel News-Letter Sentinel

County newspaper subscription lists disputed for bonafide status

The county board, citing the county attorney, sustained the Sentinel's objections to numerous News-Letter names, including 180 in arrears as of Jan 1, 1938, 69 in arrears for more than a year, and 69 alleged free copies to correspondents or ministers, reducing the News-Letter's eligible list below the Sentinel's.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record Lisbon Herald Marion Sentinel News-Letter The Sentinel

Lunar prophecy for February 3 reads as mystifying and cautionary

The column predicts a day of curious and mystifying happenings with risk of duplicity and subtle harm. It advises following bosses and practical ideas to win out. A February 3 birthday suggests a year of intriguing adventures needing wariness and discretion with a creatively talented newborn potential.

Bamboo Growth Prospects Across the United States

The article argues that bamboo can thrive anywhere cotton grows in the United States, suggesting broad adaptability and potential for widespread cultivation across diverse regions. It highlights similarities in climate and soil requirements that enable bamboo to prosper in multiple states.

United States

Doctor's Prescription for Liquor Habit Alcoban Ad

A doctor's prescription for alcoholism is offered as Alcoban not habit forming and usable with liquor tea coffee food or any liquid. It helps overcome cravings and rebuilds resistance with a money back guarantee. Sold by May's Cut Rate Drug Store and other druggists.

May Alcoban

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