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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1938

Page

4

Roosevelt Teachers Honor Robert Ebels

Roosevelt high school teachers hosted a dinner at Fred J. Kluss residence 245 Twenty third Street Drive SE to honor Mr and Mrs Robert L Ebel preparing to depart for Deerborn Michigan where he will teach at Edison Institute Special guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Van Eaton who recently joined Roosevelt as social studies instructor The evening featured games and prize awards with Miss Mabel Heisey and Miss Bernice Moffit in charge of arrangements

Roosevelt High School Fred J. Kluss Twenty-third Street Robert L. Ebel Seventeenth Street Deerborn Mich Ebel Edison Institute Carl van Eaton van Eaton Roosevelt Mabel Heisey Bernice Moffit

Laryngitis and travel notes amid local events

Mercy hospital reports a laryngitis patient. The Brotherhood of Railway Employes plans Thursday evening meetings at Sokol hall with refreshments and cards afterward. Forsythe couple leave by motor for the south en route to San Antonio via Des Moines and Kansas City for the Rio Grande valley winter. Chester S. Johnson, Cedar Rapids Boy Scouts council president, will address Cub Den Mothers Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Building with Pack No. 26 in charge. Steve Medulan, 49, of 309 Fifth Avenue SW, pled guilty to intoxication in police court Wednesday, fined $10 plus costs after entering a not guilty plea Monday. arrest occurred at 2:45 a.m. Sunday at Fourth Street and Second Avenue.

C. B. Forsythe South Des Moines Kansas City San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Chester S. Johnson Cedar Rapids Area Steve Medulan Fifth Avenue Medulan Fourth Street Second Avenue

Cancer scientist Dr Maud Slye to speak at Coe College

Dr Maud Slye of Chicago renowned for her mathematical theory of cancer genetics will lecture at Coe College chapel Cedar Rapids Thursday at 3 15 p m open to the public with no admission fee. She will discuss The Inheritability of Cancer and attend a Linn County Medical Society dinner at 6 p m before the public program.

Maud Slye Chicago Coe College American Medical Society Radiological Society of America Cedar Rapids Linn County Medical Society Women’s Field Army American Society For Control of Cancer Slye Great Cancer Institute United States Cancer Research Laboratory University of Chicago Brussels Curie Institute Paris Coe

Mrs. Freeman Dotson Honored At Luncheon

Mrs. Freeman D. Dotson of Chicago, formerly Lucille Eller of Cedar Rapids, is visiting for a week as guest of her mother Mrs. Cora Eller. Mrs. Eller hosted a luncheon and bridge for seven guests as a welcome, with plans for Mrs. Dotson to visit again before returning to Chicago with Mr. Dotson.

Freeman Dotson Freeman D. Dotson Chicago Lucille Eller Cedar Rapids Cora Eller Fourth Avenue SE Dotson

Toscanini Topic Graces Music Matinee Meeting

Music Matinee members met Tuesday at 1849 First Avenue E for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. C. W. Boegel. Boegel presented a Toscanini program detailing the maestro’s life and work. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. George Krabbenhoft on Tuesday.

C. W. Boegel First Avenue E Boegel Toscanini George Krabbenhoft

Mrs. Winter Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Fred A. Winter of 1627 Grande Avenue SE hosted a Tuesday afternoon luncheon at her home entertaining members of a bridge club.

Fred A. Winter Grande Avenue SE

Mrs McConkie Hosts Tuesday Club At Home

Mrs W A McConkie of 1636 First Avenue East entertained the Tuesday club Tuesday afternoon. Mrs W A Montgomery opened the program with a review of early Pennsylvania history and Mrs Ralph D Gray reviewed the book William Penn by William J Hull.

W. A. McConkie First Avenue E W. A. Montgomery Pennsylvania Ralph D. Gray William Penn William J. Hull

Kaldenbergs Host Bridge Club Dinner at Commonwealth

Mr and Mrs C C Kaldenberg of Ridgeway drive SE will entertain their bridge club at dinner Wednesday evening at the Commonwealth tea room. Covers will be laid for eight and after dinner bridge will be played at the Kaldenberg home.

C C. Kaldenberg Ridgeway Drive Commonwealth Tea Room Kaldenberg

Clarke College Valentine Valse committee named

Miss Elizabeth M. Murray of 1844 Second avenue SE is chairman for the sale of alumnae tickets for the junior evening dance at Clarke college in Dubuque. She is assisted by Miss Gertrude Zender of Algona and Miss Mary Schrup of Dubuque. The date is set for Feb. 11.

Elizabeth M. Murray A. J. Murray Second Avenue SE Clarke College Dubuque Gertrude Zender Algona Mary Schrup Valentine Valse

Beta Sigma Phi nominates officers at Montrose hotel

Lambda chapter met Monday at the Montrose hotel for a business session announcing a nominating committee for the next year led by Mrs Martha Warner with Joan Rowan and Kathryn Marshall. Margaret Mackin and Mrs Warner presented a program about the relation of poetry to music and demonstrated music forms.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Martha Warner Joan Rowan Kathryn Marshall Margaret Mackin

Card party hosted by Mrs Logan at Sherman Avenue home

Mrs Leo H Logan entertained twelve guests at a Tuesday afternoon card party at her residence 3900 Sherman Avenue WNE Refreshments were served and prizes awarded to Mrs Vern King Mrs Earl Yearick and Mrs William McHugh

Leo H. Logan Sherman Avenue Wne Vern King Earl Yearick William McHugh

Friwoto Camp Fire Plans Friday Council Fire

Friwoto Camp Fire group met at Garfield school on Tuesday afternoon to plan a council fire for Friday evening at guardian Mrs. George Lodge's home on 1605 K avenue NE. The girls practiced tying knots for the Wood Gatherer's rank.

Friwoto Garfield School The Guardian George Lodge K Avenue NE

Michigan Alumni Dinner and Program Monday Night

Michigan alumni will gather at the Montrose hotel Monday evening for dinner and a program. T Hawley Tapping the alumni secretary will speak and present recent Michigan films. Dr Charles J Bready and Mrs Bready will be honored as Michigan University alumni.

University of Michigan Montrose Hotel T Hawley Tapping University Charles J. Bready St. Paul’s Methodist Church Bready Michigan University

Mrs Witwer Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon at Center Point

Mrs George P Witwer of Center Point road NE hosted a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at her home for members of a sewing club. Attendees included Mrs Harold J Ross Mrs W J Barngrover Mrs Frank F Bates Mrs E B Laurer Mrs George M Bird and Mrs Carl D Thomas.

George P Witwer Center Point Road Harold J. Ross W. J. Barngrover Frank F. Bates E. B Laurer George M. Bird Carl D. Thomas

Boegels Host Family Dinner for C W Boegel Birthday

Mr and Mrs Karl Boegel of Clinton stay with Mr and Mrs C W Boegel at 1949 First Avenue. They will attend a family dinner honoring C W Boegel on his birthday.

Karl Boegel Clinton C W. Boegel First Avenue C. W. Boegel

Townsend clubs enjoy picnic supper and dance night

Members of four Townsend clubs gathered Tuesday in E. P. hall for a picnic supper program and dance. The evening opened with America, featured piano solo by Mary Tremain, vocal by Beverly Humble, reading by Donna Gene Temple, violin duet by the Bert sisters, duets by Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Charter, readings by Ivan Batterin, and group singing led by the Charters. Afterward, attendees danced and socialized.

Townsend Clubs E. P. Hall Singing of America Mary Tremain Beverly Humble Donna Gene Temple Bert Sisters Bert T. H. Charter Ivan Batterin Charter

Louise Flaherty Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Louise Flaherty of 1424 Second Avenue SE was surprised with a birthday party by friends after attending the Immaculate Conception-Parnell basketball game. The group then shared refreshments at her home and went to Pla-Mor for dancing. Attending were Bill Green Betty Newcomb Ben Jump Jean Neary Don Fitzpatrick Betty Ann Becker Gerard Venhorst Virginia Richter Junior Brems Mary Ethel Hurych and Walter Crowley.

Louise Flaherty Second Avenue SE Flaherty Pla-Mor Dane Bill Green Betty Newcomb Ben Jump Jean Neary Don Fitzpatrick Betty Ann Becker Gerard Venhorst Virginia Richter Junior Brems Mary Ethel Hurych Walter Crowley

Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Dobrovsky at home

Mrs F E Dobrovsky of 1336 Burch avenue NW was surprised with a birthday party Sunday evening hosted by her daughters Mrs G Fottral Mrs D Hynds and Mrs L Hunter. Cards were played prizes awarded and refreshments served with guests including Mr Dobrov sky Mr and Mrs C E Beede Mr and Mrs Fred Barta Mr and Mrs F E Chehak Mr and Mrs Frank Sysel Mr and Mrs John Kieckar Mr Hynds and Mr Fottral.

F. E Dobrovsky Burch Avenue Dobrovsky G. Fottral D. Hynds L. Hunter C. E. Beede Fred Barta F. E. Chehak Frank Sysel John Kieckar Hynds Fottral

Gard family luncheon honors Gloria and Leslie Gard

Mrs Ida M Gard hosted a Monday luncheon at 1738 Maple Drive NW honoring her two youngest grandchildren Gloria and Leslie Gard. The home featured a valentine motif with guests including Mrs H B Green Mrs Clyde Hawkins Mrs D Moore Mrs D Keyes Mrs George Keyes Mrs Russell Hankins Mrs Cliff Hankins Mrs Paul Gard and Mrs Marvin Gard.

Ida M. Gard Maple Drive Gloria Leslie Gard Valentine H. B. Green Clyde Hawkins D. Moore D. Keyes George Keyes Russell Hankins Cliff,Hankins Paul Gard Marvin Gard

Cornell Hosts Organists Guild Recital at Cornell Chapel

The Cedar Rapids chapter of the American Guild of Organists meets at Cornell College Mount Vernon for an 8 pm recital on the Pfeiffer organ in the chapel by Prof Eugene Devereaux. A pre recital dinner at the Grill is hosted by Prof Harald W. Baltz. The program includes Bach works, Vierne masses, Bairstow tunes, and a Pangua Lingua based piece.

Mount Vernon Cornell College Cedar Rapids American Guild of Organists Pfeiffer Eugene Devereaux Cornell Harald W. Baltz Cornell Conservatory of Music Devereaux Jesus Bairstow

Frolic Club sponsors Valentine Dance at St Ludmila's Hall

The Frolic club of St Lud Mila's parish hosts an invitational Valentine dance Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight in St Ludmila's hall with a local orchestra providing music. Committee in charge includes Miss Clara Mae Taylor chair and Misses Helen Kokes Leota Moore Ruth Phillips Mildred Zelezny Dorothy Jandik and Henrietta Barta. Public invited.

Frolic Club St. Ludmila's Parish St. Ludmila’s Hall Clara Mae _ Taylor Helen Kokes Leota Moore Ruth Phillips Mildred Zelezny Dorothy Jandik Henrietta Barta

Ornithologists Spotlight Wilson and Audubon at Bird Club

Myra G. Willis profiles Alexander Wilson as a premier scientist though not a top painter, while Esther Copp presents Audubon as artist naturalist and woodsman in a movie script style at Coe College Science Hall. Readings update bird observations include robins cedar waxwings song sparrows and several hawk species.

Alexander Wilson John James Audubon Myra G. Willis Esther Copp Bird Club Science Hall Coe College Miss Willis Wilson Miss Copp Audubon Lapland

Navy Mothers Club Card Party Planned in Cedar Rapids

The Navy Mothers club chapter No 23 will sponsor a card party Friday at the Cedar Rapids Gas company. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded at each table.

Navy Mothers Club Cedar Rapids Gas Company

Florrie Ann Rue Bush Junior Circle Meeting Set

Members of Florrie Ann Rue Bush junior circle of the Kings Daughters will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of June Bridge 424 Ninth Street NW. Members are asked to go prepared to sew.

Florrie Ann Ruebush the King's Daughters June Bridge Ninth Street NW

Mrs Starman Hosts King’s Daughters Circle Dessert Luncheon

Mrs George Starman of 820 Twentieth Street NE hosted members of the Margaret Bottome circle of the King’s Daughters for a dessert luncheon Monday afternoon. Mrs Willis M. Mohn read from Meditations by Louise Leibert. The gathering included sewing and guests Mrs K W Mohn.

George Starman Twentieth Street Margaret Bottome The King’s Daughters Willis MM. Mohn Louise Leibert K. W. Mohn

Delta Delphian Meet Discusses Argentina US Ties

Beta Delphian will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Montrose hotel. Miss Gladys Swangler and Miss Aure White will lead a program on the history and recent developments of Argentina and its relations to the United States.

Beta Delphian Montrose Hotel Gladys Swangler Aure White United States South America

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Plans Thursday Picnic and Elections

The Kappa Delta Mothers club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms for a picnic luncheon and election of officers. Hosts are Mrs. Julia Carberry and Mrs. H E Doty.

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Julia Carberry H. E. Doty

Ka Wa Si Camp Fire Girls Meet at Guardian’s Home

Members of the Ka Wa Si Camp Fire group met Tuesday at Mrs. Henry Houseman’s home 132 Thirty second Street NE. The girls worked on head bands.

Henry Houseman Thirty-second Street

Valentine Party by Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Art Dept

About 100 members and guests attended a Valentine card party hosted by the Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club art department at the club house on Tuesday afternoon. Red and white tea table decor, a centerpiece of white daisies and red ranunculus, and red taper lighting highlighted the event. Presiding were Mrs. A N Palmer, Mrs A B Van Dyke, and Mrs Warren A Hansen. Floral decorations and spring blooms adorned the rooms as social and hospitality committee members assisted.

Cyne Art Cedar Rapids Woman's Club A .N. Palmer A. B. van Dyke Warren A. Hansen Mildred MacDanel M C. Bort L. M Danielson Nellie Fuhrmeister Herman Keller Aletta Shadle Norman Sutliff van Dyke Frank Gates Mabel N Caffee Henry J. Hromek E. M. Soboda Elwin Smith RH. Edgar

Eight Women to Dine and Play Bridge at Wurster’s Tea Room

A group of eight women will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. Wurster's tea room for dinner and bridge. Members include Mrs. J. Bailey Finney, Mrs. E. C. Scott, Mrs. Nile Anangst, Miss Dorothy Manchester, Miss Florence Leiter, Miss Mary Rowan, Miss Joan Rowan, and Miss Helen Waddington.

Shower Honors Dorothy Reuther Before Nuptials

Mrs F L Minick and Miss Agnes Fiala hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1210 B avenue NW Tuesday night for Dorothy Reuther, with Bunco and refreshments. Attending bridesmaids and friends included Mary Gilchrist, Cecelia Fiala, Margaret Fessler, Geraldine Bucklin, Maxine Smith, Jean Williamson, Irene Talbot, Winona Saylor, Charmion Chapman, Alicin Frasinger, Evelyn Kretschmar and Madeline Risk.

F. L. Minick Agnes Fiala Avenue NW Dorothy Reuther Ted Ralston Bunco Mary Gilchrist Cecelia Fiala Margaret Fessler Geraldine Bucklin Maxine Smith Jean Williamson Irene Talbot Winona Saylor Charmion Chapman Alicin Frasinger Evelyn Kretschmar Madeline Risk

Van Vechten Guild Luncheon Meeting

Nineteen members attended the Van Vechten guild luncheon of Peoples church held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs V. H. Hasek at 1858 Second Avenue SE. Mrs. A. B. Steele presided. reports were given by Mrs. Don Russell and Mrs. George Dennis. The next meeting, a luncheon, is set for February 22 at Mrs. Roy E. Curray’s home, 2200 Linden Drive SE, with Mrs. Allan G. Thurman assisting.

van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church V. H. Hasek Second Avenue SE George C. Claassen A. B. Steele Don Russell George Dennis Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Allan G. Thurman Curray

Miss Leota Drake and Leland Holmquest Wed in Santa Fe

Miss Leota F Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Drake of Clovis New Mexico and Leland L Holmquest son of Mr and Mrs R A Holmquest of Espanola New Mexico were united in marriage Saturday at Santa Fe New Mexico Mr Holmquest formerly of Cedar Rapids has been connected with the Hotel Granada in Espanola for the last two and a half years

Leota F. Drake G. W. Drake Clovis N. M Leland L. Holmquest Espanola R. A. Holmquest Burch Avenue Santa Fe Holmquest Cedar Rapids Granada

Sunbeam Circle Meets at 1028 Nineteenth Street

The Sunbeams of Jesus junior King’s Daughters circle met at Lucille Roman’s home for a Monday evening session. President Dorothy Baxter conducted the business. Members worked on potholders and enjoyed refreshments. Present were Virginia Ritchie Dorothy Baxter Marilyn DeFore and Mary Louise Robinson.

Sunbeams of Jesus King's Daughters Circle Lucille Roman Nineteenth Street Dorothy Baxter Virginia Ritchie Marilyn DeFore Mary Louise Robinson

P T A Presents The Cobbler and the Elves Operetta

The Polk P T A hosted a Founders Day program with an operetta The Cobbler and the Elves directed by Miss Florence Reusch. Cast included Val Jean Prather and Geraldine McKeely with several Elves and ponies performing as part of a glee club ensemble.

Florence Reusch Polk P. T A Val Jean Prather Geraldine McKeely John Hill Richard Albright Gordon Ramsey Marvin Rooks Bobby Safely Janice Clark Anna Mae Osterlund Dorothy Roupe Iona Schrecht Leona Schrecht Ruth Shean Roger Dauchy James Hudnall Donald Stewart Dewey Willis Forest Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club Hubert Paxton R L. Alexander Read P T. A D. M. Hersom Fred Mason H. R. Hickey W. L. Spohn Valentine J. T. Grayston Joseph Barta H Rowland W. L. Albright R. Hill Robert C. Safely L. Bachman J. Bradley Long Ben Pohorsky C Homan C. W. Stevans W. O. Duncan C. Dauchy J Gray Freida Geiken W. Clark Marion Alex W. Thenhaus J. C. Ramsey J. Jackson L. Smith D. Scheibe C. King J Clark C Gearhart F Yuva C. Hoover L. C

Cedar Rapids Briefs and Personal Notices

The Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers and Butchers association meeting was moved from Feb 10 to Feb 16 at the Trinity Methodist Cafeteria. University of Iowa dean Robert E Reinow will speak at the Lions Club noon luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. Paul Blake notes early spring signs with a maple tree and lilacs in bud. Mrs Paul Hanson reports three bluebirds seen on Carroll drive SE. Chevrolet ads highlight performance. Mrs D E Lehner’s illness brings relatives from Rockford and Savanna to 1607 Green Ave NE. her son Harlan also ill with streptococcus.

Cedar Rapids Retail Grocers and Butchers Association Robert E Reinow University of Iowa Lions Club Roosevelt Hotel Paul Blake Thirty-fourth Street Paul Hanson Carroll Drive Robert Rummerhart Rockford Carl Plieffer Savanna, Il Cedar Rapids D. E. Lehner Green Avenue Harlan

Meat board meeting for local dealers set Thursday

The national livestock and meat board sponsors a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce for all retail meat dealers to boost demand for meat products. Harry Palmer, general manager of the Wilson and Company plant, will speak as zone chairman of the board. All grocers butchers dealers and restaurant men are invited to attend.

National Livestock and Meat Board Chamber of Commerce Harry Palmer Wilson and Company Palmer

Navy recruiter Keene to visit four Iowa towns

James W. Keene, a navy recruiter stationed in Cedar Rapids, will tour Iowa City Montezuma Tama and Vinton on Thursday and Friday. He will examine men and accept applications with hours listed for each location at the post office buildings and city hall.

James W. Keene Navy Cedar Rapids Iowa City Montezuma Tama Vinton Post Office

Double pressure in contract bridge shows risky information

A late 1938 bridge hand illustrates why a penalty double should be avoided if it reveals enough to let opponents save tricks. West's weak double and subsequent play allowed South to force a spade trick and ruff out West's trumps, yielding a profitable contract despite West’s poor distribution.

West North South East Doubleton

Sacred Concert at Sunshine Mission Thursday Evening

A sacred concert is planned for Thursday at 7 30 pm at Sunshine Mission. Rev T J Hinkin leads the service with invocations and a program of hymns vocal and instrumental numbers including a trio and duets by local performers.

Sunshine Mission T J Hinkin Ward Jesus Rose of Sharon Dorothy Miller Helen Mae Martha Miller Ruth Webster T J Hinkin St. Mary Alice Ruth Zier Orin Prather Jean Killian Mare Ilsa Stookey Hinkin Boys Wonderful Love T. Binkin William Dykhuizen Bobby Hinkin

Roosevelt to address human needs group

President Roosevelt will address the national committee on community mobilization for human needs on March 17, the White House announced. Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, committee chairman, arranged the address.

Washington Ins Roosevelt National Committee On Community Mobilization White House Charles P. Taft Cincinnati

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Robert Ebels Mercy Hospital Brotherhood of Railway Sokol Hall Coe Chapel Mrs. Winter Bridge Club C. Kaldenbergs Elizabeth Murray Mrs. Logan Michigan George Witwer Karl Boegels Mrs. Dobrovsky Mrs. Gard China Glass COCO DR Welerg Organists Guild ST. Ludmila’s Beta Delphians Kappa Delta Mothers Art Dept van Vechten Guild Leland Holmquest New Mexico Sunbeam Circle P.T.A. Meetings Jackson Jackson P. T. A Carolyn Pangburn Lawrence Halpin Charles Leksa McKinley High School John Arnold Gladys DuBois Helen Young R. E LeMont America G. Young Westminster Church E. B. Gable Jackson School Nicholas Shadid Frank Voelker Lee Simmons Glenn Powers E. E. Collins Olaf Longberg LeMont Polk School George Greenway B Avenue NE Trinity Methodist Chevrolet Rapids Chevrolet Co Wm. E. McKenney American Bridge League Dealer South Pass F. D.R Bird Cage Hamilton’s Dial
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