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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1940

Page

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Dinner Parties Mark Day's Social Events

The article lists social gatherings on a Friday evening including a birthday dinner for Mrs. Br. W. Montgomery and entertainment at 2336 Linden drive SE. Rose Marie Doty hosts a dinner at Bishop's cafeteria with theater party after, inviting several young socialites. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Boijeau host a bridge club gathering after a Dutch treat dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Br. W. Montgomery Woodland Drive Neil Montgomery Montgomery Linden Drive Rose Marie Doty Roy Doty First Avenue E Bishop's Cafeteria Valentine Nancy Green Marion Toms Sally Stamats Janet Crabbe Corinne Hendrickson Tommy Pickford Sutherland Dows Johnny Bob Horton David Darling Gordon Fennell, Jr Bill Simmons A. H. Boi Jeau Forest Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Curtins Return From East After Visits and Wedding Guest

Mr and Mrs Ernest W Curtin return from a month in New York City and New England with their sister in law Mrs J Clark Curtin Jr of Sutton Manor New York staying ten days. They attended the wedding of Vassilka Petrova and Le Grand Griswold on Feb 2 in New York City with bridal attendants Mrs Curtin and Louis Pierre Griswold. Griswold a former Oxford graduate and explorer plans to reside in New York.

Ernest W. Curtin Third Avenue Road New York City New England States Inlaw J. Clark Curtin, Jr Sutton Manor New York Curtins Vassilka Petrova Cedar Rapids le Grand Griswold James Addison Logan Washington, D. C LeGrand C. Griswold City Hall Curtin Louis Pierre Griswold Washington Griswold Oxford University England Indo- China

Mrs. Fred J. Kluss Hosts Luncheon Gathering

Mrs. Fred J. Kluss of 245 Twenty third Street Drive SE entertained ten guests at a Thursday noon luncheon. Among the visitors was Mrs. James Porter of Los Angeles visiting her daughter Mrs. W. M. Denni son and Mr. Dennison at 207 Twenty fourth Street Drive SE.

Fred J. Kluss Twenty Third Street Drive James Porter Los Angeles W. M. Dennison Dennison Twenty-fourth Street Drive

Dr and Mrs Murray Headed to California for Several Weeks

Dr and Mrs Frederick G Murray of 1829 B Avenue NE depart by motor for a southern California stay of several weeks. They plan to visit Dr Murray's brothers Edward M Murray of Pasadena and David A Murray of Santa Monica.

Frederick G. Murray Avenue NE California Dr. Murray Edward M. Murray Pasadena David A. Murray Santa Monica

Mrs. C. H. Chandler Sails to California for Three Months

Mrs. C. H. Chandler of 857 Sixteenth street SE departed Thursday for Los Angeles to spend three months there, according to a local notice.

C. H. Chandler Sixteenth Street Los Angeles

Mrs Robert Hanson to Be Honored At Neighborhood Party

Mrs Robert Hanson formerly Miss Rhea Wolfe will be honored at a neighborhood miscellaneous shower Friday at the home of Mrs George Kosek Hawthorne Hill 3040 Carroll drive SE Twenty four guests attend from local and out of town including Mrs Ernest Lawman of Manchester and Miss Jean Lawman of Iowa City The event followed a prior shower for the couple at Mrs QO Wiedersberg’s home with cards dancing and moving pictures taken by Paul Hanson and 68 guests served in the recreation room with valentine themed decorations and cake favors later provided by several hostesses.

Robert Hanson Rhea Wolfe George Kosek Hawthorne Hill Carroll Drive Ernest Lawman Manchester Jean Lawman Iowa City Hanson R. Barnhart E. Seegar G. Buckley Robert Smith H. E. Rosenberg

D A R Junior Group Hosts Potluck and Bridge Night

Mrs John T Hecker hosted Mayflower chapter D A R junior group at 1803 First Avenue East with a potluck supper and bridge party marking their regular social meeting Prizes were won by Mrs George Smith Mrs Walter Cash and Miss Louise Safley

John T. Hecker First Avenue E Mayflower George Smith Walter Cash Louise Safley

Mrs Fred Higley Hosts Luncheon Club at Home

Mrs Fred M Higley of 857 Sixteenth Street SE hosted her luncheon club at her home Friday afternoon.

Fred M. Higley Sixteenth Street

Trinity Methodist Camp Fire Dinner Highlights Guardians

The Camp Fire group at Trinity Methodist Church held its annual dinner with guardians and assistants present. Guardians reported on the five groups comprising 44 girls as Mrs H N Steele led the business meeting and valentine themed table decor graced the event with attendees including several named guardians and guests.

Trinity Methodist Church E. B. Rohn Norman Sheldon H. N. Steele Trinity Church A. Anderson A. L. Hinton F. L. Bakerney Steele Virginia Harover Ann Robertson Betty Jeanne Ensign Sarah Ainsworth Donald Rogers Sheldon Rohn C. H. Newman J. H. Woodside Marshall Harmon Stewart Shank V. A. Koffron W. T. Abernathy Paul Gard

Women Voters Broadcast On WSUI in Iowa City

A League of Women Voters program will air on WSUI Iowa City Saturday from 10 to 10 15 a m Mrs Joseph E Baker president and Mrs Theodore John treasurer will present a sketch Your Neighbor s Child written by Mrs Don Lewis of the Iowa City league

League of Women Voters WSUI Iowa City Joseph E. Baker Iowa City League Theodore John Don Lewis

Helen K Stark Recital Of Voice Pupil Selections At Home

Helen K Stark presents a recital by her voice pupils Saturday at 3 p m in her home studio 2016 Fourth Avenue SE Accompanist Betty Jean Stephenson includes works by Schubert Debussy and Mozart among others featuring students such as Carolio Benardani Marilyn Schrimper and Alice Barnett in a varied program plans indicate a formal student showcase at a private venue.

Helen Kacena Stark Fourth Avenue SE Betty Jean Stephenson Schubert Fileen Feith Carolio Benardani Twilight Mitchell June Thomsen Abandonnee Taylor Sainte Marguerita Grant Schaefer Hahn Tila Patr Requiem Vila Pitt Homer So Vinis Lise’ Rogers Die Forelle Schubert Marilyn Schrimper Shepherd Lane-Wilson Lavender Patricia Kelly Westie Schubert Schubert Ave Maria Schubert Wohin Schubert Elda Albrecht Shan Alice Barnett Lucille Harris Mozart Guinse Alfini Mozart Schumann

Women Voters Benefit Tea Held After New Year

League of Women Voters members enjoyed a benefit bridge tea Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J. T. Taylor home 1921 Fourth Avenue SE. Committee chairs were Mesdames L. P. Davis W. C. Benesh Charles Bode and H. E. Henderson. Table decor featured valentines with red tapers and a large centerpiece. Mrs. J. P. Mills led the tea service.

League of Women Voters J. T. Taylor Fourth Avenue SE L. P. Davis W. C. Benesh Charles Bode H. E. Henderson J. P. Mills

Cou ples Class Holds Picnic at YMCA

About 40 members of the Couples class of the First Christian church met at the YMCA Thursday evening for a picnic supper. Hosts included Mrs. F. W. Oxley Mr. and Mrs H D Wingert Mrs Cora Fisher and Mr and Mrs J A Bundy. President Mrs R J Brown led the business meeting with games arranged by the social committee and prizes awarded to Mrs J A Geiger and Mr Bundy.

First Christian Church F. W. Oxley H. D. Wingert Cora Fisher J. A. Bundy R. J. Brown C. J. Delp Jay W. Hesser G. Faaborg J. A. Geiger Bundy

Dessert bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs Bristow in Seattle area

Mrs Allan G Bristow hosted a Valentine themed dessert bridge luncheon at her 800 Wellington St SE home Wednesday. Guests included Mesdames Sysel Pfautz Herwig Vorel Trachta Fottral and Kacer. Prizes were won by Mrs Syse and Mrs Vorel.

Allan G. Bristow Welliington Street Valentine Frank Sysel Willard Pfautz Homer Herwig Charles Vorel Leo J. Trachta Gerald Fottral Jerry Kacer Syse Vorel

Weekend guest Miss Margaret McClinton visits Jeanne Hruska

Miss Margaret McClinton of Wilmette NL is a weekend guest of Miss Jeanne Hruska at 1940 Bever avenue SE.

Margaret McClinton Wilmette, NL Jeanne Hruska Bever Avenue SE

P T A Meeting Addresses Child Money Guidance

Members of Buchanan and Johnson school PTA groups met at First Congregational church to hear Mrs. Helen Brown from the University of Iowa child welfare bureau discuss whether children should have money. She presented spending patterns and urged parents to teach budgeting for adult needs.

Buchanan and Johnson First Congregational Church Helen Brown Child Welfare Bureau University of Iowa

Cleo Marie Dubois Becomes Bride of C Richard Peterson

Miss Cleo Marie Dubois of Cedar Rapids became the bride of C Richard Peterson of Chicago at St Pauls church With Rev Charles J Bready officiating The ceremony featured music by Mrs E M Adams and Mrs Irving Ford A reception for 75 followed at the Commonwealth tea room The couple will reside at 401 Commonwealth apartments after February 14 Peterson is a Northwestern graduate The wedding drew many out of town guests from Illinois Iowa and nearby cities.

Cleo Marie DuBois Cedar Rapids Harry R. DuBois Norway C. Richard Peterson Carl R. Peterson Chicago St. Paul’s Church Charles J. Bready E. M. Adams Central City Irving Ford Marion Marjorie Love David Alexander Milan E. DuBois M. Anthony Foran Commonwealth Tea Room Peterson Commonwealth Apartments Coe College Northwestern University Sidney Breyer George Meyers, Jr

Hostesses Honor Mrs Richardson in Diers Home

Misses Katherine Diers and Dorothy Leefers hosted guests Thursday at the Diers residence. The event honored Mrs. L. S. Richardson returning to St. Mary's Ohio after a city visit and Mrs. Paul Fidler on her recent wedding. Prizes went to Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. M. E. Jenkins.

Katherine Diers Thirty-sixth Street Dorothy Leefers Seventeenth Street Diers L. S. Richardson St. Mary’s Ohio Paul Fidler Richardson M.E. Jenkins Goldena Goldblatt Jean Richardson Carmen Grennan Phyllis Rogers Mardella Parrott Bobbie Kuhn Dorothy Carr R. E. Waldron M. E. Jenkins Leo Holmes

Skyscrapers Club Meets At Patricia Benesh Home

The Skyscrapers club gathered Thursday afternoon at Patricia Benesh's home 2232 Grande Avenue SE. Refreshments were served. Members Geraldine Berg Harriet Bernstein Lois Edwards Velma Drake attended and guests Florence Churchill Ruth Shean attended.

Skyscrapers Club Patricia Benesh Grande Avenue SE Geraldine Berg Harriet Bernstein Lois Edwards Velma Drake Florence Churchill Ruth Shean

Bluff View Aid Luncheon Sets March Meeting

Mrs Walter Dunahugh hosted Bluff View Aid on Zika avenue NW with an all day meeting and luncheon. Attendees included Anna Hazerwinkle Theresa King John Kretschmar Otto Neville Anna Probst William Benner Lester Atwood Godfrey Milan Joe Dostal Jr Joe Hruby Ray Dunahugh Charles Sportel Lawrence Faulkner Carl Conrad Adelbert Williams Ruth Williams and others. The next gathering is planned March 6 at Mrs Hrubys home 217 Third street NW.

Walter Dunahugh Zika Ruth Williams Hruby Third Street NW

Winter Trip Inspires Party at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Four hostesses from Cedar Rapids staged a cinema night at the Country Club recalling a winter trip to Hot Springs. Luella Balsiger Lenore Teply Agnes Hradecky and Mrs Ernest Kosek showed slides and colored photos, with red and white carnations and Czech dolls as decor. Prizes were won by Mrs C C Little and Kveta Vondracek while many couples and friends attended and shared refreshments.

Hot Springs Cedar Rapids Country Club Luella Balsiger Lenore Teply Agnes Hradecky Ernest Kosek C. C. Little Kveta Vondracek G. W. Stotser John J. Vavra Blanche Hazelton Rosine Hemminger Frank J. Vondracek Alma Behrends Ella Mae Stotser John J. Hann N. Harold West Robert Locher George Gohman George Kosek Roy Doty John Donnelly Ed Hollander Gary Gohman

Oxford League Bobsled Party At Vern Haven Stables

Members of the Oxford league of St. Pauls Methodist church met at Vern Haven stables Wednesday evening for a bobsled party, then went to the home of Miss Ann Denkman for refreshments. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Houser, Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Gouldin, Mr. and Mrs. Philip De Voe, Mr. and Mrs. James Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Olmstead, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Nuzom, Mr. and Mrs. Warren McAllister, Leonard Iverson, Elena Hartzell, and Miss Denkman.

Oxford League of St. Paul’s Methodist Church Vern Haven Stables Ann Denkman J. D. Houser R. E. Gouldin Philip de- Voe James Hill Verne Olmstead Arnold Nuzom Warren McAllister Leonard Iverson Elena Hartzell Miss Denkman

Loyal Workers Honor Mrs Severson at St Paul’s Methodist

The Loyal Workers class of St Pauls Methodist church honored Mrs G W Severson at a Thursday meeting at Miss Iaa Jefferys home 1941 Grande avenue SE. Ten members attended a picnic luncheon. Devo tions of the Lenten season were led by Miss Ruth Otto. The afternoon featured hymn singing. Harry G Hansen has taught the class for five months.

Loyal Workers St. Paul’s Methodist Church G. W. Severson Iaa Jeffrey Grande Avenue SE Ruth Otto Harry G. Hansen

Jolly Neighbors Hold Day Meeting at Mrs Holmes Home

The group met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Roy Holmes house. Bunco was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ted O'Brien Mrs. Julia Hopker and Mrs. Harry Quinby. The next luncheon is set for February 23 at Mrs. Glen Johnson 122 Emerald avenue SE.

Roy Holmes Bunco Ted O’brien Julia Hopker Harry Quinby Glen Johnson Emerald Avenue SE

Chakintu Camp Fire Meeting At Guardian Home

Chakintu Camp Fire group met at the guardian Mrs. C Lawrence home on Wednesday. Miss Dorothy Canfield field secretary spoke about Camp Fire gowns. Members present included Lettie Jane Stewart Dorothy Fer Bow Joanne Nost and Virginia ice.

Chakintu the Guardian C. Lawrence Dorothy Canfield Lettie Jane Stewart Dorothy Fer Bow Joanne Nost Virginia Ice

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4389

Pattern 4389 available in women's sizes from 34 to 48. Size 36 dress requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send Fifteen Cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West Seventeenth Street New York NY. Additional Ten Cents for latest Pattern Book.

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

New King's Daughters Junior Circle Formed

Mrs. A. E. Chase, Linn county president, organized a new Charity junior circle Tuesday evening. Officers are President Joan Wheeler, Vice President Miriam Armstrong, Secretary and Publicity Chair Betty Womacka, Treasurer Jean Riley. Members include Beth Veverka, Mary Jane Stephenson, Aletha Sebrecht, Maxine Nowadzky, Betty Botheris, Betty Curnutt. Malone Cross circle sponsors. Mrs. E. L. Riley is club mother.

A. E. Chase Linn County King’s Daughters Charity Junior Circle Joan Wheeler Miriam Armstrong Betty Womacka Jean Riley Beth Veverka Mary Jane Stephenson Aletha Sebrecht Maxine Nowadzky Betty Botheris Betty Curnutt Chase Maltese Cross Circle E. L. Riley

Jack Currell Honored On Fifth Birthday

Mrs. Robert Currell hosted a Valentine themed birthday party for her son Jack Currell on his fifth birthday. Attending were Janice Stokesberry Judith Stokesberry Sandra Miller Bobby Sadleir Diane Wagner Patty Du Toit Charlene Miller Johnny Drabelle Donny Kolda and Mesdames James Stokesberry John M Drabelle E H Beaven Sam Muller Ben Currell Fred Currell Stanley Kolda.

Robert Currell Daniels Street Jack Valentine Janice Judith Stokesberry Sandra Miller Bobby Sadleir Diane Wagner Patty du Toit Charlene Miller Johnny Drabelle Donny Kolda James Stokesberry John M. Drabelle E. H. Beaven Sam Muer Ben Currell Fred Currell Stanley Kolda

Hope Circle Meeting At Mrs Collette Home Luncheon

Hope circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. R. W. Collette's home. Mrs. Leonard Lyon led the business meeting and Mrs. Lester Wright led devotions. The next gathering is planned at Mrs. Henry Houseman's residence on Twenty fourth Street NE.

Hope Circle of the King’s Daughters R. W. Collette Avenue Leonard Lyon Lester Wright Henry Houseman Twenty-fourth Street

Youth Training Links School and Employment Say League

Luther Fuhrmeister spoke at a meeting of the Child Welfare Department of the League of Women Voters describing the National Youth Association as a link between school and employment. About 250 local youths have enrolled for practical work training under supervisors with groups led by Catherine Crane of the YWCA and Elizabeth Bender at the Community House.

Child Welfare Department League of Women Voters Luther Fuhrmeister National Youth Association Catherine Crane Elizabeth Bender

Eulalia Hauser Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Eulalia Hauser celebrated with a surprise party at her home 1537 Fifth Avenue SE on Thursday evening. Decorations featured valentine motifs and guests included Billie Hauser Miriam Suer Marie Kremish Otto Reimer George Driscoll Bob Norris Leo Lucas and Mr and Mrs Ernest Mickel and Mr and Mrs Don Sloan.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Billie Hauser Miriam Suer Marie Kremish Otto Reimer George Driscoll Bob Norris Leo Lucas Ernest Mickel Don Sloan

Mrs Starman Hosts S K Club Lunch Anniversary

Mrs John L Starman at 322 Fifth Avenue SW entertained S K club members for the organization 24th anniversary with Valentine decorations. Guests included Mesdames Fred Janish Joseph Holec Joseph Pardubsky Joseph Sedlacek and William Stirsky. Mrs Wes Mareza of Burlingame Calif sent greetings.

John L. Starman Fifth Avenue SW S. K Valentine Fred Janish Joseph Holec Joseph Pardubsky Joseph Sedlacek William Stirsky Wes Mareza Burlingame Calif

Mrs Dishong Hosts Birthday for Son David

Mrs B K Dishong of 121 Twelfth Street NW entertained Friday afternoon in honor of her son David’s third birthday. Guests included Billy Beck Nancy Loudon Johnny and Betty Ann West Taddy Lawrence Peter Neill Judy Shepp Karen Stepanek and Bobby Irma.

B. K. Dishong Twelfth Street David Billy Beck Nancy Loudon Johnny Betty Ann West Taddy Lawrence Peter Neill Judy Shepp Karen Stepanek Bobby Lirna

First Christian Dinner Speaker Highlights Confession Theme

Rev. Grant F. Anderson of the First Baptist church spoke at the First Christian church fellowship banquet. He presented A Confession I Heard before about 100 attendees, with group leaders Mesdames Daniel Safely Frank Ackerman G E King and Jay W Hesser directing.

Grant F. Anderson First Baptist Church First Christian Church Fellowship Daniel Safely Frank Ackerman G. E. King Jay W. Hesser

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