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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1936

Page

2

Local P T A to Mark 39th Founders Day Anniversary

The Cedar Rapids Parent Teacher Council will host a Founders Day program and meeting at 2 15 p.m. in the Board of Education building to mark the National Congress of Parents and Teachers 39th anniversary. Iowa groups will join in a nationwide celebration with 45 000 members expected to participate.

Cedar Rapids Parent- Teacher Council National Congress of Parents and Teachers Board of Education Iowa Mary Grinnell Mears Grinnell J. B. Grinnell Mears Washington Theodore Birney Phoebe Hearst Nathan Keith Newton Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Arthur Brennecke Charles Frye L. C. Schuknecht The National Congress For

Dramatic Dept In Gay 90s Program at Cedar Rapids Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club dramatic department hosted an Evening at the Theater in the Gay 90s with a full bill. The melodrama The Decision of Dorothea Devine opened, featuring Mrs Gunn and cast including Mrs Bachelder and Mr Campbell. The Floradora girls and Cherry Sisters acts followed with music and vaudeville riffs.

Dramatic Art Department Cedar Rapids Carrie Nation Cherry Sisters Frank Nissen John Wilson Aulden Griffin Hronik Talbot E. Ww. Krickard Della Fox Krickard Nissen Fiske Gunn Lester Frezek Elton Yeager Frank Huenger Frank Gusett Drew Matilda Nouffer Robert Campbell Jog

Local art contest entertains thirteen guests in San Francisco

Fragmentary notes describe an art event on third avenue where Joln Wooher hosted a public evening. Members of Createtass and Wacker Mes presided, serving refreshments as guests viewed works and the crowd of thirteen attended.

Joln Wooher Third Avenue SF Sure Createtass Lhirteen Gueets

Local clubs and lodges schedule events in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids groups list Tuesday meetings for A O U W lodge No 278 Moose hall and Sunshine Auxiliary No 22 L A P M Maine lodge hall. General Dodge Circle banquet and talk on Abraham Lincoln confirms veteran circle. Kensington L A to B of R T postponed. W R C Officers meet at Mrs. Florence Sherman’s home. Tirzah Society meets Thursday at 215 pm. Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No 221 meets 838 First Ave E with white attire and refreshments. Rebecca Alexander D V C meets Friday at 730 pm Montrose hotel French room. L A to O R C Columbia Division No 37 meets Wed 838 First Ave E. Past Noble Grand Assn I O O F meets Tue at Maine lodge hall with cards and prizes.

Cedar Rapids A. O U.W Moose Hall Sunshine Auxiliary Sunshine Maine Lodge Hall General Dodge Grenville Dodge The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Building A. A. Brooks St. Paul's Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge Maine Hall First Avenue E Rebecca Alexander Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Montrose Hotel Noble Noble Grand Association Maine Lodge First Avenue Henrietta Seabrooke Gladys Cox Nettie Chiverton Laura Burianek Jennie Baughn Elizabeth Barger Augusta Ahlgreen Hazel Lane Edrie Tucker Emma K. Hoffer Hattie Gitt

Ceske Vlastenky Lodge Announces Meetings

Ceske Vlastenky will hold a business meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the CS P hall lodge rooms followed by a social gathering Thursday with cards and dancing. Friends of members invited. Three Link Circle meeting postponed to Feb 20 with Mrs Mabel Crow and Mrs Effie Neill assisting hosts.

Ceske Vlastenky Inc SP Mabel Crow C Avenue Effie Neill

Suburban Co-Workers Gather at Mrs Hughes Home

The Suburban Co-Workers will meet on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. Hughes on Wilson Avenue SW. Assistant hostesses listed include Mrs. W. Woodworth and Mrs. HOF Phelps along with Mrs WOR hop Mess Campbell.

W. Hughes Wilson Avenue Willote W. Woodworth Wor Hop Mess Campbell Hof Phelps

Card Party Planned by Modern Woodmen Camp No 145

Modern Woodmen of America will host a card party Tuesday at 8 30 PM at Odd Fellows hall 109 Second venue SF Proceeds will go to aid a needy family. The event is sponsored by Lindtn camp No 145.

Modern Woodmen Lindtn Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Oda Meddy Ted

Winter Temple Past Chiefs Meet at Mrs Fullerton Home

The Past Chiefs of Winter Temple Pythian Sisters will convene Monday at 7:30 pm at 1011 Daniels Street NE. Hostesses listed include Mrs Susan Griffith and Mrs J ie Ftensen with Mrs Niil diel Wathoon assisting.

Winter Temple Winter Teemple Pythian Sisters Edith Fullerton Danels Street Susan Griffith Jie Ftensen Niildiel Wathoon

Security Benefit Club Meeting Promises Card Party and Funds

The Security Benefit association plans a meeting at 30 Thirteenth Street NW to discuss a card party and fund goals. Mrs Lavinh Crowe Frate and Bess Wilken will assist with entertainment while Meo Eupremus Schultz heads preparations for the event.

Royal Rox Chon Thurdaw Pam Eupremus Schultz Bee Thirteenth Street NW Lavinh Crowe Frate Id Belknap Bess Wilken Tiewosteg

Social Riders. The Sout Riders wall meet

The Sout Riders group hosts a gathering with Mrs Emma Ford at 1016 A Avenue NW on Tuesday at 7 30 pm.

Emma Ford Avenue NW

Royal Homestead Meeting Friday at Odd Fellows Hall

Royal Homestead 214 will meet Friday at 7 PM at Odd Fellows hall. Dancing will follow the business meeting.

Royal Homestead Odd Fellows Hall Dancng

U. C. T. Social Day at Norris Home

U T social day scheduled for Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ralph A Norris 249 Sinclair avenue SE. A picnic luncheon at 1 pm and a business meeting with card games will follow assisted by Mrs. L Conolly. The Maccabees Linn tent No 38 and Ioway hive No 111 will meet Tuesday at 730 pm at Pythian hall with initiation and refreshments after.

Ralph A. Norris Sinclair Avenue L. Conolly Maccabees Linn Ioway Hive The Pythian Hall

Royal Neighbors Meeting in Pula City Camp

The Royal Neighbors of America No 1799 will meet Thursday at 2 pm in K P hah. The notice provides the local gathering time and unit designation.

Royal Pula City America

Queen Of The West. Outen of the West, women’s Sooty of the Bo

Outen of the West faces Sooty of the Bo in a WHI meeting Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Loor Fall.

Queen Outen L F Loor Fall

Foresters of America to Organize New Degree Team

Court Cedar No. 3 of Foresters of America meets Wednesday at 8 pm in Y. F. hall. Members who worked on previous degree teams are asked to report for organization of a new team.

Foresters of America Y. F. Hall

Ambar Grotto Auxiliary Plans Social Events

Ambar Grotto and its auxiliary held a dinner and regular meeting with committee members named. They scheduled a Valentine box social at KP hall Friday at 6:30 pm followed by games dancing and cards and invited all members. A separate party and a silver tea were planned for February and March respectively.

Ambar Grotto John Newman F. Slapicka Scott Hammond LW. Minehart Stanley Clair Evans J. A McGowan KP Hall Grotto Warren S Smith

Kappa Delta Bridge Party To Be Held By Mothers Club

A Kappa Delta sorority bridge party is scheduled in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel Friday at 8 p.m. The Mothers club of the sorority sponsors the affair with Mrs. Frank Williams Jr. as general chairman. Active chapter officers from Coe College will serve as hostesses along with pledges. Tea table presiders include Mrs. George T Wilhelm and other patronesses. Committees cover tickets prizes and refreshments with named chairmen and members.

A. L. Albert St. Elizabeth’s St. John's Episcopal Church Crystal Room Montrose Hotel T. D. White Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club Frank Williams, Jr Coe College Elinor Kendall Florence Teets Wilma Bolsinger Helen Hannum George T Wilhelm Delbert Ashby Myron L. Koenig C. L. Kidd Williams Frances Norton Arthur Bearle A. H. Henkle Dorothy Manchester Karl Kendall T. F. McPartland S. N. Harris J. H. Lynott

Miriam Corbett Weds Max Smith in Rock Island Ceremony

Mr and Mrs James G Camwell announce the marriage of their daughter Miriam Corbett to Max Smith son of Ross Smith. The ceremony occurred in Rock Island on February 2 conducted by Rev Ernest Campbell with attendants Mr and Mrs Arthur Schwarzentruber. The couple plans to reside at 111 Tenth Street NE.

James G. Camwell E Avenue NE Miriam Corbett Max Smith Ross Smith Seventh Avenue SE Rock Island Ernest Campbell Arthur Schwarzentruber Cedar Rapids Forrest Smith Forde Smith Davenport

Cedar Rapids group to host valentine party evening

Members and friends of the Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing will hold a valentine party Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Miss Bessie Bowman’s home 434 Highth avenue SW replacing the weekly class meeting.

The Cedar Rapids League For the Hard of Bessie Bowman Highth Avenue

P T A Meet Across Town With Founders Day Programs

Multiple P T A groups in Harrison Polk Park Van Buren Hayes Taylor and Manlyn Morehouse report Founders Day events. Activities include pageants, homecoming for teachers and pupils, discussions on anger and jealousy, and a school program with music and refreshments.

van Buren P. T. A

Piano Pupils of Lulu Welty Recital at 629 G Ave NW

Lulu Engleman Welty hosts a piano pupil and mother recital from 3 to 5 PM at her home 629 G avenue NW. The program features pieces by Bilbro Blake Heller Chopin Duvernoy Sinding and Grieg among others performed by Marylee Larson Jean Aubineau Jean Brownlee Virginia Dodds and others.

Lulu Engleman Welty G Avenue NW Mister Bee Bilbro Marylee Larson Dorothy Gaynor Blake the Jolly Workman Marilyn Wilkins Streabbos Jean Aubineau Lia Grieg Jean Grissel Chopin Virginia Dodds Eoesere Jean Engleman

Engagement announced for Agnes Kriz and Arnold Vavra

J A Kriz announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Agnes Kriz to Arnold C Vavra son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vavra of Cedar Rapids The bride to be attended Washington High School and works at the Iowa Masonic Library for six years The groom attended Washington High School and is with Sheet Metal Engineering Co Chicago The wedding is set for February 25 and the couple will reside in Chicago

J. A. Kriz J Street Agnes Arnold C. Vavra Joseph Vavra Cedar Rapids Miss Kriz Washington High School Iowa Masonic Library

St. Margaret's Circle Plans Bridge Luncheon Benefit

St. Margaret's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church will sponsor a benefit bridge luncheon in the school cafeteria Friday at 1 p.m. Tables for 500, auction and contract bridge, prizes for winners, reservations by Thursday noon with committee members A J Danner Orville Hofford Charles Rutherford J F Etienne John Welch or Thomas Seabrooke.

St. Margaret’s Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church A. J. Danner Orville Hofford Charles Rutherford J. F. Etienne John Welch Thomas Seabrooke

Arlene Ebling Weds San Francisco Man

Mrs. C. E. Ebling of 1228 Third Avenue SE announces the marriage of her daughter Arlene Ebling of San Francisco to John E. Northes of San Francisco. The ceremony occurred January 28 in San Francisco. Mrs. Northes, a Mount Mercy academy graduate, has lived with her aunt Miss Grace Herold in San Francisco since September. Mr. Northes is employed as a civil engineer by the U S government.

C. E. Ebling Third Avenue SE Arlene Ebling San Francisco John E. Northes Northes Mount Mercy Academy Grace Herold United States

Ladies Host Miss Gent Birthday Party at Woodside Home

Miss Madge Miller and Miss Ardyce Woodside entertained Thursday at 614 First Avenue E in honor of Miss Mary Gent who plans to move with her family to Nokomis Illinois. Valentine decorations and a gift accompanied a treasure hunt and games. Attendants included Georgia Ann Buresh Mary Tighe Patricia Tighe Mildred Boardman Edith Boardman Betty Lee Warren Nola Berger Mary Jane Huber Kathryn Engle and Altana Burr.

Madge Miller Ardyce Woodside First Avenue E Mary Gent Nokomis Ill Valentine Miss Gent Georgia Ann Buresh Mary Patricia Tighe Mildred Edith Boardman Betty Lee Warren Nola Berger Mary Jane Huber Kathryn Engle Altana Burr

Twelfth Birthday Party for Anthony Russell Fontana

Mr and Mrs T Fontana hosted a Thursday birthday party at 222 Eleventh Street NW honoring their son Anthony Russell Fontana on his twelfth birthday. Guests included John Ament Fred Andrews John Hedin Donald Gerber Arthur Clark and others plus Anthony's uncle Carl Fontana.

T. Fontana Eleventh Street Anthony Russell John Ament Fred Andrews John Hedin Donald Gerber Arthur Clark Billy Olson Ronald Hedin Jean Eyler

Birthday card party honors Mr Freese and family

Amber Mrs. Herman Zimmerman hosted a card party Monday for her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. B A Dress, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Danneman, the Siebels, the Zimmermans, the Freeses and families. Edwin Freese joined for Carl Freese’s seventy fourth birthday and the family’s sixteenth wedding anniversary on the same day.

Herman Zimmerman B. A. Dress Otto Danneman George Siebel W. J. Zimmerman John Freese Alva Freese Carl Freese Henry Freese Edwin Tobe Freese Mr. Freese

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club to Host Nature Talk by Prof Lazell

Prof Fred J. Lazell of the University of Iowa journalism school will speak at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Nature and Garden Department guest day meeting Thursday. He is a well known naturalist and will discuss topics related to nature and the garden.

Fred J. Lazell School of Journalism University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club

Dr E D Plass to Speak at Woman's Club Meeting

Dr E D Plass speaks at the Woman's Club meeting in the club house at 2 30 PM. The program includes a silver tea with harpist Amanda Barnes Heral and remarks from long-time department leaders.

Community Circles and Social Notices From Oelwein

Brandon Farm circle will meet Feb 13 with Mrs. Frank Bures. Mrs Jacob Nabholz will host to the O D O club at a valentine party Feb 14. Miss Margaret Demaree daughter of Dr and Mrs Chester Demaree a student at Iowa university was a week end guest in the home of her parents. Past Royal Grand met with Mrs F J Albert Friday. Mrs Lizzie Furry of Charles City spending the winter with her daughter Mrs Laura Ward and family. Mrs E C Ward daughters Harriet and Helen and the former's mother Mrs Lizzie Furry Charles City were dinner guests at A W Mooney home in Oelwein honoring Mr and Mrs Lynn Ward recently married.

Bay View Literary Club Hosts Farewell Party

Urbana hostess Mrs. R. W. Remner hosted an Exiday gathering for the Bay View Literary club. We-Need-Ja members and families farewelled the Grays and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sand as they move away. An oyster supper followed after games and music. Mr. and Mrs. August Brehm moved here from Vinton this week.

R. W. Remner Bay View Clarence Gray Grays Clarence Sand August Brehm Vinton

Lisbon Social Groups Hold Meetings and Wedding

Lisbon hosts the Sarah Fouse Missionary society with Mrs. Lembaugh in charge. The Mary Shaler Missionary society meets with Mrs. Elizabeth Runkle. The Methodist Aid society is entertained at Mrs. G. J. Albright’s home with assistants Ermina Ringer and A. M. Floyd. Miss Ruth Hill marries at a single ring ceremony read by Rev. Mr. Hill. The couple, graduates and teachers, plan to live in Sioux City. Numerous out of town guests attend from Iowa and Illinois.

Philip Brunn Sarah Fouse Cornell College Castana Wilson Sioux City Iron Company Iva Wilson Lucille Wilson Burdette Wilson Sioux City David Hill Detroit Mich R. K. Hill Omaha Neb Scott Hitchcock Iowa City J. W. Hill Velma Hill Mount Vernon Maurine Christian Springville Pauline Kyle Martele Christine Strand Ohio,Ill

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Donels at A G Donels Home

A birthday dinner was held on February 2 at the A G Donels home honoring Mr Donels. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Bruce Mr and Mrs Willis Bruce and family, Mr and Mrs Henry Graham Mr and Mrs Bob Lubbock and Mr and Mrs John Johnson. Presbyterian Ladies aid held an all day meeting at Mrs Everett Elsons home. Band Mothers club met at the home of Mrs Frank King. Roy Harbert hosted his bridge club Monday. High school faculty picnicked at Mrs Claude Blattlers home. Happy Twenty club met with Mrs Holly Netell. Dorcas circle met at Mrs George Combes home. Miss Kathleen Nettell hosted Tuesday.

A. G. Donels Roy Harbert Monay Claude Blattler Happy Twenty Club Holly Netell Dorcas George Combes Kathleen Nettell Ralph Palmer Portia Club Addy Alice Firkins Jack Swafford D. H. Newland Delphian Elizabeth Ealy Della Anderson Home Art Chris Jensen C. & N. W. Women’s Club Sorosis Club C. W. Burnham Mesdames H. B. Conklin Wayne Conrad Harlan Malcolm Congregational Church Mable Reed George Strawhorn Jolly Sixteen J. T. Walton Robert Anderson

Birthday Celebrations and Card Club Honors in Wyoming

Mrs Henry Siler marks her birthday with a surprise party hosted by neighbors. Miss Leota Wherry hosted her card club. Bridge honors go to Mrs Ernest Reitz Miss Dorothy Endsley and Mrs Gordon Marshall. Prizes awarded to Mrs Lester French Mrs Claude Sears Mrs Gerald Mader and Mrs John Von Sprecken. Mrs Gus Von Sprecken hosted a social card club meeting with prizes won by Mrs Emma Von Sprecken Mrs Anna Carsten sen and Mrs August Jansen. The Cozy club met at Mrs Gladys Marshalls. The Past Noble Grand circle gathered at Mrs Ernest Reitz home.

Henry Siler Siler Leota Wherry Ernest Reitz Dorothy Endsley Gordon Marshall Charles Marshall Lester French Claude Sears Gerald Mader John von Sprecken Gus von Sprecken

Women of Hundred Club to Host Leap Year Party

The Women of Hundred Club will lead the Leap Year party on February 29 at the Montrose hotel with dancing to the regular club orchestra from 8 30 pm. A special program will be presented and guest tickets are available through Dr Hoyt Thomas. The program committee includes L E Crabbs chairman George Liddle Edward Cohrs Paul Bedell Dwight Lupton George Smith and Dr Thomas.

Montrose Hotel Hoyt Thomas L. E. Crabbs George Liddle Edward Cohrs Paul Bedell Dwight Lupton George Smith Thomas

Mount Vernon Social Roundup Highlights Local Clubs and Dinners

Mrs. Nicholas Knight and Miss Florence Keyes hosted Balliel chapter D A R with a program by Mrs. Dana Stearns and Mrs. E N Hosbacher. Eleanor Gough chosen local candidate for state pilgrimage and R P Ink to represent at Des Moines conference on hospitality. Several clubs met for teas, bridge, and card games as the new W A A board was introduced at a tea dance. The 83rd birthday of Mrs F W Leigh was celebrated with family dinner and visitors from New Boston Illinois.

Nicholas Knight Florence Keyes Balliel Dana Stearns E. N. Hosbacher Eleanor Gough R. P. Ink Des Moines Stearns Mae Fairbanks Cornell James Fetters Helen Hunt Marion Kelly Evelyn Perry John Miller Vincent Gough Jeanne Maulsby Louis Chapman al Morrisey R. A. Nelson F. W. Leigh Doris Maxine Leigh John Leigh Ray Leigh New Boston Ill Clarence Neal Past Chiefs Association T. Mitchell Noble W. S. Ebersole Harry Kelly

Local Club Meetings Highlight Week of Social Events

Belle Plaine residents led Portia and other clubs at private homes from Monday to Tuesday. Hostesses included Mrs Ralph Palmer at the Portia gathering and Mrs Harlan Malcolm for the Congregational church Young Ladies division.

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