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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1936

Page

8

Coe YWCA Members Host Silver Tea at redecorated rooms

Coe Y W C A members hosted a large silver tea Monday afternoon to celebrate the newly redecorated and refurbished Y W C A rooms beside Clair Memorial chapel. The event drew townspeople, faculty wives, trustees' wives, and Coe women students, with Marvin Cone assisting in decoration and a tea table presided by Mrs A L Haldeman Mrs Robert Armstrong and Mrs C T Hickok.

Coe College Coe Y. W. C. A Sinclair Memorial Chapel Marvin Cone College Y. W. C. A A L. Haldeman Robert Armstrong C. T Hickok P. W. Jacobson Haldeman Armstrong George Yuill S G. Armstrong May Frick Hickok E. H. Bingham Edward F. Winslow Max Daehler Robert Little Mary Bell Coe Ethel Ryan Jacobson Beth Courtney Sarah Palmer Frances Henry Eleanor Pooley Janetta Merritt Catherine Cooper Helen Munns Elinor Kendall Mary Gage Elizabeth Jackson Katherine Z

Buser Family Plans Two Month California Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank L Buser and Miss Vivien Buser of 1830 B avenue NE left Sunday by motor for Los Angeles and La Jolla California where they will spend the next two months.

Frank L. Buser Avenue Vivien Buser Los Angeles la Jolla Calif

Mrs Chaney Hosts Tourist Club at Second Avenue Home

Mrs G W Chaney of 1580 Second Avenue SE will entertain the Tourist club on Wednesday. Mrs E M Sefton will renew Cleopatra's Daughter by Beatrice Chanler.

G. W. Chaney Second Avenue SE E. M Sefton Cleopatra's Daughter Beatrice Chanler

Mr and Mrs H D O Meara Return From Miami Stay

Mr and Mrs H D O'Meara of 1903 Bever avenue SE returned Saturday from Miami Florida where they had been for nearly four weeks with travel and leisure notes of the trip.

H D O'Meara Bever Avenue Miami Fla

Birthday Party for Ailleen Bugenstein at Home

Ailleen Bugenstein celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon at 1925 Blake boulevard SE with guests including Margaret Foster Barbara Yarowsky Gloria Cohn Mary Muller Su Smulekoff Rosanne Klass Goldie Armstrong Phyllis Cohn Judy Lattner Sandra Torstenson Isabelle Frankel Ejilene Warner Bobby and Walter Bugenstein. Sue Smulekoff won a prize at games.

Ailleen Bugenstein Louis M. Bugenstein Blake Boulevard SE Margaret Foster Barbara Yarowsky Gloria Cohn Mary Muller Su: Smulekoff Rosanne Klass Goldie Armstrong Phyllis Cohn Judy Lattner Sandra Torstenson Isabelle Frankel Ejilene Warner Bobby Walter Bugenstein Sue Smulekoff Gmes

Andersons Entertain Mr and Mrs at Home

Mr and Mrs Ronald Anderson entertained several guests at their home at 1512 Furst race Eo. Names include Mrs J and Mrs Spores among the attendees. Lord Gordon of Shere and Themis Svebhoda were noted in attendance.

Ronald Anderson Furst Rac Heme J of Gardon i Shere Spores Themis Svebhoda

Dolly Takes Big Chance Marrying Widower Says Aunt Het

Aunt Het notes Dolly's bold choice to marry a widower and jokes that no woman can surpass one who has been dead long enough to be perfect. The quip reflects lighthearted social commentary on romance and widowhood from a bygone era.

Dolly

Prosperity Party Card Party Named by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post announces a prosperity card party on February 18 at Memorial Coliseum. Hostesses are Mrs. Gilbert Martin and Mrs. J P Winn. Ticket sales chaired by Mrs. Harry Gunderson and Mrs. Louis Dvorak. Numerous committees handle tables, doors, refreshments, and prizes with many members named. High and low prizes awarded after four hands. many door prizes.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post Memorial Coliseum Gilbert Martin J P. Winn Harry Gunderson Louis Dvorak Roy W. Decker Grant Wilson F A. Flynn Louis Schir

Birthday Party Honors Five Guests at Sampson Home

At the Sampsons 1551 Sixth Ave SE a Friday party celebrated five birthdays. Honorees included Muriel Sundberg Victor Sundberg Mr Sampson Carl Stevens and Richard Stevens. The gathering featured five birthday cakes stunts games music and a crowd of relatives and guests.

Alex Sampson Sixth Avenue SE Muriel Sundberg Victor Sundberg Mr Sampson Carl Stevens Richard Stevens Sampson Roger Hoss C. Engler V Sundberg Georga and Mutiel John Reahard Stevens R Chak

Barbara Butterfield Celebrates Eighth Birthday at Home

Barbara Butterfield daughter of Mr and Mr Arthur E Butterfield 217 Twentieth Street NE celebrated her eighth birthday at a Saturday afternoon party held at her home Guests included Geraldine McKeeley Patricia Kaufman Carolyn Beall Patricia Davison Jacqueline Hollands Ruth Ann Stucker Mars Curry Carol Jean Bruns Matilyn Appleton Ruth H Botlarltf Jov Ann Noblett.

Barbara Butterfield Arthur E. Butterfield Twentieth Street Geraldine McKeeley Patricia Kaufman Carolyn Beall Patricia Davison Jacqueline Hollands Ruth Ann Stucker Mars Curry Carol Jean Bruns Mat Iyn Appleton Ruth H Botlartf Jov Ann Noblett

Golden Gloves Inspires Informal Preevent Parties

Fans plan Dutch treat dinners before opening night of the Golden Gloves tournament at Memorial Coliseum. Ahead of Tuesday, Wednesday, and finals bouts, groups meet at hotels Country club and private homes for social gatherings. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Rockey T Newton and other local couples.

Memorial Coliseum A W. Doubrasky Thomas L Crabbe Douglas Boynton Don Hines James W Bell Franklin Katterjohn

Prosperians Church Dinner Install New Officers

The First Baptist Prosperians held their third annual dinner and officer installation Sunday at Mrs. Clapp's tea room. Twenty two attended as Earl F. Rieke became president and Ed Greenway vice president, with a full slate of officers confirmed.

First Baptist Church Clapp Earl F. Rieke Ed Greenway Lester Johnson Lionel Raymond Ronald Rawson Howard Britton Harold Smith Myr Wilfred Bernstorf Oliver Patrick Merritt Heath Earl Ricke Ralph Redus

Kitanka Camp Fire Group Hosts Tea at Bailey Home

Members of the Kitanka Camp Fire group entertained their mothers at a tea Sunday afternoon at 1941 Park avenue SE. The event honored Mrs. John J. Gent and Mary Gent who plan to move to Nakomis Illinois. Edith Boardman and her mother presided. arrangements were led by Jean Bailey with several guests listed.

Kitanka W H Bailey Park Avenue SE John J. Gent Mary Gent Nakomis Mlinois Edith Boardman W. W. Boardman Jean Bailey W . Tighe Croson Aliana Burr Kana Burr John J Gent M. R. Warren Thomas A. Engle Kathryn Engle Charles F Huber W. H. Bailey W W. Boardman John R. Battin Ardyce Woodside

Gamma chapter initiations set for Tuesday at Montrose hotel

The Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will hold initiation Tuesday at 8 pm at the Montrose hotel. The event brings together new members and sorority leaders for the ceremony and reception at the hotel venue.

Gamma Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Montrose Hotel

Waterloo And C R Players Divide Honors At Bridge

Waterloo and Cedar Rapids bridge players split honors in a two session event at the Montrose hotel under Mrs. Oliver Longueville sponsorship. Sixty competed in the afternoon and fifty two in the evening with Kopel and Leibsohn top in total.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Montrose Hotel Oliver Longueville Abe Kopel Phillip Leibsohn D D. Sheldon L. E Leonard North J. M. Giltner Ben Swisher, Jr E. Taylor J. Smith Chicago Longueville

Aged Women Board to Meet Tuesday Morning

The board of directors of the Home For Aged Women will meet Tuesday at 10 am at the home.

The Home For Aged Women

Reames Twenty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary Party

Nancy Lou club members entertained their husbands at a Sunday evening party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Reames on their twenty eighth wedding anniversary. The Reames home at 1632 Bever avenue SE hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. George A. Johnson and others. A picnic supper was served and bridge was played with high prizes awarded to Mrs. Scott and Mr. White. Red roses and tapers adorned the tables.

Nancy Lou Club Charles W. Reames Reames Bever Avenue SE George A. Johnson P W. Scott J. L. Parker Vernon E. White Florence Narber Adelia Peterson Scott Mr. White

Ruskin Sandbourne Presents Eight Pupils in Studio Recital

Ruskin Sandbourne will present eight pupils in his thirty four year studio recital Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 107 Thirteenth Street SE. The program includes piano pieces by Mozart Beethoven Schumann and Haydn with performances by Kathleen Robison Gloria Franks and Larry McKay among others.

Coleman Phil Angott Jean Fahrney Gloria Franks

KEEP YOUNG AND LOVELY Practical tips for mature women's health

An article promoting a Home Institute booklet Beauty For the Mature Woman offers simple exercises for reducing hips waist and arms plus posture tips and home skincare ideas. It includes a coupon for ordering the 40 page guide with instructions to print name address street city and state.

Home Institute

Charming Simple Day Dress Pattern X2594

Anne Adams pattern X2594 offers a flattering inturned pleated sleeve and skirt frock suitable for daily wear at home or cruising. Sizes 12 to 20 and 30 to 40 with 33 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16. fabrics range from synthetics to silk and gingham. send 15 cents to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York, NY.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Beta Sigma Phis Hear Rev Campbell At Montrose

The Rev. R. J. Campbell, pastor of Grace Episcopal church, will discuss places and incidents from his extended trip abroad last year at a Lambda chapter meeting of Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p.m. Monday in the Montrose hotel. Sigma chapter members have been invited as guests.

R. J. Campbell Grace Episcopal Church Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Hotel Sigma Chapter

Miss Mary Braucher Visits A J Murray in Cedar Rapids

Miss Mary Braucher Clarke college field secretary arrives in Cedar Rapids to spend a week as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Murray at 1844 Second Avenue SE.

Mary Braucher Clarke College Dubuque Cedar Rapids Braucher A. J. Murray Second Avenue SE

Mary Fontana Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday at Home

Mary Fontana daughter of Mr and Mrs Fontana 222 Eleventh Street NE celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a party Friday at their home. Bingo and other games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Helen Bell Leta Marie Bloch linger Ruth Klepach Corrine Sims Mary Lou Carnes June Gable Betty Harger and Carl Fontana uncle of the honoree.

Mary Fontana Mrs . Fontana Eleventh Street Helen Bell Leta Marie Blochlinger Ruth Klepach Corrine Sims Mary Lou Carnes June Gable Betty Harger Anthony Fontana Carl Fontana

Joyce Schirm Ninth Birthday Party Held

Mrs L J Schirm hosted a Saturday afternoon party at 609 Fourth Avenue SW in honor of her daughter Joyce ninth birthday. Guests included Ida Mae Stolte Iris Ford Margaret Melbourne Margaret Schlichting Dorothy Mae Sober Marian Breiholz Carol Jean Weigner Dorothy Kottmeier Kathleen Steuber Muriel Wiedbush Keith Nemmers Jean Joyce Robert and Melvin Schirm Mrs Fred Schirm attended.

L. J. Schirm Fourth Avenue Joyce Ida Mae Stolte Iris Ford Margaret Melbourne Margaret Jean Schlichting Dorothy Mae Sober Marian Breiholz Carol Jean Weigner Dorothy Kottmeier Kathleen Steuber Muriel Wiedbush Keith Nemmers Jean Robert Melvin Schirm Fred Schirm

City Briefs and Personal News

Leo W. Larson of 1820 Higley Avenue SE is confined by illness. Cedar Rapids chapter No. 194 of the Order of Ahepa meets at Moose Hall Tuesday at 8 p.m., with the Sons of Pericles meeting at 7 30 p.m. All members should attend. Mr and Mrs Perry Hicks of 860 A Avenue NE heard their daughter-in-law Gailord Hicks underwent a major operation Wednesday morning at Nicholas Senn Hospital in Omaha. Cedar Rapids visitors over the weekend included Edward Edinger of Bedford Indiana F H Harris of Bloomington Indiana and F R Rechel of Oak Park IL. They were guests of E Glenn Downing at 819 D Avenue NW. James Taylor of Waukon and Thomas Pirnie of Cedar Rapids law students at the University of Iowa visited over the weekend at the home of Mr and ...

Cedar Rapids Order of Ahepa Moose Hall Sons of Pericles Perry Hicks A Avenue Gailord Hicks Nicholas Senn Hospital Omaha Edward Edinger Bedford Ind F. H. Harris Bloomington F. R. Rechel Oak Park E. Glenn Downing D Avenue NW James Taylor Waukon Thomas Pirnie University of Iowa And

Bridge Tournament Held at Hotel Montrose

Mrs. Thomas Pirnie of 521 Twelfth Street SE took part in a Saturday bridge tournament held at Hotel Montrose. Gordon Hughes, police traffic sergeant, spoke Sunday to the Peter Pan club on traffic safety with George Holcomb assisting. The next meeting will be a leap year party February 29 for members and their wives.

Thomas Pirnie Twelfth Street Montrose Gordon Hughes Peter Pan Club George Holcomb

Fire alarm at home of Mrs. Rudolph Cepps

A Sunday fire department record notes a 12:30 a.m. alarm at the home of Mrs. Rudolph Cepps 1209 Third Street SE caused by a defective chimney igniting an adjoining partition. Damage was not extensive.

Rudolph Cepps Third Street

Boy Receives First Aid After Dish Accidents

Larry Michael, age 2, of 314 Thirty third Street NE, was treated at St. Luke's hospital Sunday evening for lacerations on his right hand after a broken dish. He did not remain in the hospital.

Larry Michael Thirtythird Street St. Luke's Hospital

Stolen Overcoat and Trumpet Reported in Local Areas

J L Parker of 1705 Seventh Avenue SE told police his chinchilla overcoat gloves and scarf were taken from the Sokol hall between 10 a m and noon valued at 25. S M Tschantz of the CCC camp at Marion reported a silver plated trumpet stolen over the weekend.

J. L. Parker Seventh Avenue SE Sokol Hall Parker M. Tschantz CCC Marion

Russell Freed After Brief Jones County Warrant Arrest

G P Russell age 38 of 1233 Third Street NW was arrested at 730 PM Sunday by police at the request of the Jones County sheriff who said Russell faced a warrant charging false utterance of a check. He was released within hours after arrest, and a prior similar arrest also ended quickly.

G. P. Russell Third Street Jones County Russell

Woman Leaps From Train Near Death in Wisconsin

Mrs Jeannette Nelson a 32 year old Chicago woman leaped from a speeding Hiawatha train as it crossed Wisconsin. She lay near death after her body struck the frozen ground near Maulton. The Chicago St Paul train backed up six miles before her unconscious form was found.

Maulton Wis Jeannette Nelson Chicago Hiawatha Wisconsin Here

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Frank Busers Miss Buser O'Meara Andersons Entertain Prosperity Party Josm Hermann Sab Values Be Syndicate First Avenue SE Prosperians Epsilon Sigma Alpha C.R Board OF Home For Aged C. W. Reames Beethoven Larry McKay Beta Sigma Phis Rev Campbell A. J. Murrays Joyce Schirm Leo W. Larson Higley Avenue PANOR Second Street SE Nurito Norah A. Gott C. R. Savings Bank LETT Millinery Mart Luberger Jenny Lind Wilton’s and Up Velvets Axminsters Duncan Phyfe
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