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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1939

Page

5

Chi Omega Bridge Party Benefit Held at Roosevelt Hotel

Chi Omega alumnae sponsor a Bene fit bridge party Wednesday evening at the Roosevelt hotel to aid a social welfare project. Committee includes Mrs. Fisher Jr and others. Actives from Coe college to be honored at a Florentine room dinner with talks by Miss Haus er and Miss Wiprud, plus a quartet performance.

Chi Omega Roosevelt Hotel Frederick C. Fisher, Jr Richard Buresh Ray Ashlock William PR ‘Whipple John W. Altfil BH Pearty Idge Coe College Florentine Billie Hauser Ellen Wiprud Naomi Hauser Margaret Fortsch Cathryne Petska Barbara Henry

Last Local Services Mark Pope Pius XI Interment

Solemn requiem masses and absolution rites marked the last local services for Pope Pius XI. Crowded congregations attended in Immaculate Conception and St. Patrick's churches as details of the interment and clergy assisting were noted. Additional pontifical high mass planned in Dubuque Friday at 10 a.m. led by Archbishop Beckman.

Pius XI St. Peter’s Church Vatican City Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s Francis J. Beckman St. Raphael’s Dubuque Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy M. A. Mullan B. G. Collins Pope Monsignor Molloy St. Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan St. Ludmila’s Church Frank Hruby John Chehak Father Michelk Solon Catafalque St. Wenceslaus Church August Vojacek J. F. Ryan St. Matthew’s Church

Zuerchers Honored On 19th Anniversary

Twenty two friends surprised Dr. and Mrs. A R Zuercher at 1852 Second Avenue SE Tuesday evening for their nineteenth wedding anniversary. A buffet picnic followed and gifts were presented to the celebrating couple.

A. R. Zuercher Second Avenue SE Zuerchers Zuercher

Hostess At Valentine Party Twenty Five Girls Attend

Mary Ann McWilliams hosted a valentine party at 2248 Grande avenue SE for twenty five girls from 4 to 6 30 p m. Dinner in the recreation room featured red and white carnation centerpieces and a valentine box as a centerpiece. Each guest received a heart shaped candy filled box as a favor. The list of guests includes Jacque line Joens Jean Hartman Flora Mae Robinson Patty White Patti Lou Gertsen Bessie Lou Rudzinsky Angeline Thomas Mary Sue Ristine Phyllis Potter Nancy Frazee Polly Green Joanne Greene Barbara Burrell Ilene Warner Mary Helen Armstrong Charlene Smothers Margaret Curray Billie Joan Secora Patricia Benesh Ann Wadsworth Alyce Mary Chadima Joan Van Slyck Theodora Davis Judith Perkins and Marcia Bea McWilliams.

M. D Patti Lou Gertsen Bessie Lou Rudzinski Angeline Thomas Mary Sue Ristine Phyllis Potter Nancy Frazee Polly Green Joanne Greene Barbara Burrell Ilene Warner Mary Helen Armstrong Charlene Smothers Margaret Curray Billie Joan Secora Patricia Benesh Ann Wadsworth Alyce Mary Chadima Joan van Slyck Theodora Davis Judith Perkins Marcia Bea McWilliams

Iowa Composers in Beethoven Program

Iowa composers feature in a Beethoven Club meeting at the YWCA on Thursday at 10 AM. Bernice Zvacek presents current events, Marion Orr delivers program notes, and Virginia Moore leads the group. The program includes The Four Winds, Bong of Work, Lanterns, and The Road to Morning, with pieces by Salter, Braselton, Mitch, Wood, Lieurance, Stover, Fletcher, and collaborators.

Iowa Beethoven Club Bernice Zvacek Marion Orr Virginia Moore The Four Winds Mary Turner Salter Emue Ora Adams Sugar Braselton Lorraine Mitch Daisy Wood Himaiarath Orn Mildred Suet Lena Corngrinders Thurlow Lieurance Paul Stove Gertrude Fletcher

Dramatic Art Group Visits Davenport From Cedar Rapids Club

A Cedar Rapids Woman's club dramatic art department group traveled to Davenport on Tuesday to present a program for the Davenport club at the Municipal Art Gallery. Members aboard included Mesdames John T. Hecker Aulden Griffin L. C. Schuknecht M. M. Bicket John Stolar E. W. Krickard T. H. DeWees L. A. Talbot R. J. Allen and Bertha Le Fobure.

Dramatic Art Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Davenport Davenport Club Municipal Art Gallery John T. Hecker Aulden Griffin L. C. Schuknecht M. M. Bicket John Stolar E. W. Krickard T. H. DeWees L. A. Talbott R. J. Allen Bertha LeFobure

Judith Johnston Hosts Birthday Party at Greenwood Drive Home

Five year old Judith Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Johnston 2120 Greenwood drive SE was hostess of a Wednesday afternoon birthday party. Valentine decorations and paper hat favors were used. Guests included Brandon Smith Marcia Jenk ins Dickie Keehn Connie Mc Clary Sandra Hampton Gloria Johnston Sally Files Ann Shutt leworth Foun Johnston and Judith King.

Judith Johnston R. S. Johnston Greenwood Drive Brandon Smith Marcia Jenkins Dickie Keehn Connie McClary Sandra Hampton Gloria Johnston Sally Files Ann Shuttleworth Foun Johnston Judith King

Mrs Hickenlooper Attends Des Moines Luncheon and Reception

Mrs. B. B. Hickenlooper of 814 Twenty-first street SE travels to Des Moines to join Lieutenant Governor Hickenlooper at a luncheon hosted by senators’ secretaries and senate pages. She stays through the week and participates in a Friday reception line honoring Secretary Frances Perkins at Yonker's tea room.

B. B. Hickenlooper Twenty-first Street Des Moines Hickenlooper Grace Ransome Senate Chamber

Barnes Family to Attend Niece Marriage in Council Bluffs

Mr and Mrs Donald P Barnes and their son Mitchell will travel Thursday to Council Bluffs for the wedding of Mrs Barnes niece Miss Mary Jane Mitchell on Saturday. They will stay with Mrs Barnes brother Erskine Mitchell during the visit.

Donald P. Barnes Garden Drive Mitchell Council Bluffs Barnes Mary Jane Mitchell Mrs. Barnes Erskine Mitchell

Valentine Party for MCC Club Members and Husbands

Members of the MCC club and their husbands attended a valentine party Tuesday evening at Mrs. Nettie M. Sisam’s home at 1012 First Avenue West. Bingo and Chinese checkers provided entertainment with prizes to H. L. Coats. Mrs. Sisam was assisted by her daughter, Miss Nettie Sisam.

M. C. C. Club Nettie M. Sisam First Avenue H. L. Coats Leonard Arduser W. T. Evans H. J. Beall P. E. Frink Ida Wright Mayme Shank

Valentines Party At Y W C A Hosted By Local Auxiliary

The LaPlant Choate auxiliary met for a Valentine party at the Y W C A on Tuesday afternoon. Valentines were exchanged and games led by Rev V C Grant. business session read and approved by by laws. Refreshments prepared by Mrs V E Stimpson and assisted by Mesdames Cornish Hamilton Mentzer and Killen.

LaPlant-Choate Rav V. C. Grant V. E. Stimpson Dale C. Cornish Ray B. Hamilton Ira Mentzer E. Killen

Beta Sigma Phi Members Plan Cedar Rapids Convention

Beta Iota chapter met at the Montrose hotel to arrange for the Beta Sigma Phi state convention set for May 20 and 21 in Cedar Rapids. Plans also covered the jewels ritual after a March 1 dinner. Dorothy Lockridge led the educational program and Marie Hronik reviewed the initiation pledge ritual. a nominating committee was chosen for officers at the February meeting.

Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids Dorothy Lockridge Marie Hronik

Ekorns Bridge Club Meets at 2426 C Avenue NE

The Ekorns bridge club met Tuesday night at 2426 C avenue NE. Attendees included Helen Pleshek Helen Krengle Ruth Waterman Dorothy Erickson Bernice Conway Jean Wise and Robbie Kuhn. Prizes were won by Miss Krengle and Miss Kuhn. Luncheon was served.

Ekorns Bridge Club C Avenue NE Helen Pleshek Helen Krengle Ruth Waterman Dorothy Erickson Bernice Conway Jean Wise Robbie Kuhn Miss Krengle Miss Kuhn

Talent show at 827 Tenth Street SW unfolds with prizes

Miss Martina Rice hosted a small gathering at 827 Tenth Street SW for a talent show night featuring Patrick Immaculate Conception basketball theme. The serving table was decorated in red and white and Miss Virginia Wilson won the banco prize.

Martina Rice Tenth Street Patrick Banco Virginia ‘Wilson

Hairdressers Meet at Roosevelt Hotel Gathering

Twenty attendees joined a Cedar Rapids area beauticians and cosmetologists association meeting Monday night at the Roosevelt hotel.

Cedar Apie Relnareaters and Cosmetologists Association

Will Address Woman's Club guest speaker Parker

Cornelia Stratton Parker of Massachusetts world traveler author and journalist will address Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members on Women in a Changing Social Order at 2 30 p m Monday in the Crystal ballroom Montrose hotel Her work on labor problems includes Working with the Working Woman Parker graduated from the University of California and did post graduate work at the University of Washington and at the New School for Social Research in New York City Readers with applications to the board by Monday will be welcome.

Cornelia Stratton Parker Massachusetts Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel University of California Parker University of Washington New School For Social Research New York City Berkshires

Board Of Iowa Club Federation Set For March Meeting

Mrs. Eugene Cutler of Des Moines calls the spring board meeting of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs for March 9 and 10 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. No large council meeting. executive and committee members will handle routine business and matters leading to the May 1939 biennial convention. A luncheon, reports from Houghton and Knutson, and a 6:30 p.m. banquet with Sadie Orr Dunbar slated.

Eugene Cutler Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Hotel Fort Des Moines H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak General Federation of Women’s Clubs Washington, D.C C. A. Knutson Clear Lake F. W. Weitz Iowa Clubwoman Hotel Fort Des Moines Iowa Tuberculosis Association Sadie Orr Dunbar

Americana birthday party for Netoppew Camp Fire group at Dew home

Netoppew Camp Fire members enjoyed an old-fashioned party Tuesday at Lorraine and Shirley Dew home as part of Americana birthday honors. Edrie Johns won the costume prize. guardians Mrs. P. H. Brown and Mrs. F. E. Luse received tokens.

Netoppew Lorraine Shirley Dew Edrie Johns The Guardian P. H. Brown F. E. Luse Mal Brown Je Johns Ella Mae Canarr Jeanne Lastuvka Phyllis Luse

Capsule Club Meeting at 2042 Fourteenth Avenue SW

The Capsule club of Ben Hut Junior lodge met at the home of Onna Kiver at 2042 Fourteenth Avenue SW. Mrs Lewis Kiver served refreshments. George Shelton acted as questions host at the gathering.

Ben Onna Kiver Foursteenth Avenue Thesday Star Lewis Andy Mrg George Shelton Questiers

Old Time Acts Planned For Players Party at C S P S Hall

A gold rush era entertainment program is outlined for Friday at 9 p.m. in the C S P S hall with acts by Dan McGrew Lou the bird in a gilded cage and a poetry and song lineup. Tickets are sold only at Hobby House with no at‑door sales.

Dan McGrew Lou Hobby House Dave Munger Sabe Robert B. Davis Jerome Gearhart Mervin Severance Harry Doolittle Old Virginie William Murray Matilda Margaret) Pratt Mr. Severance Mr. Munger Chauncey Fay Prof. Murray Honey Child L. E Bessemer Belle West Frederick) Glanville Miss Pratt Mrs. Bessemer Mr. Murray

Woodmen Circle Plans State Convention At Roosevelt Hotel

Miss Blanche Eakin state manager of Woodmen Circle visited Cedar Rapids Tue and Wed to arrange the April convention at the Roosevelt Hotel. Mrs Myrtle Barnes special deputy and Mrs Charlotte Schulz Cresco district manager attended and officers including Irah Fenner and Elizabeth DeMarah were installed. Eakin praised Barnes for work in Cedar Rapids and spoke on convention plans.

Blanche Eakin Woodmen Circle Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Miss Eakin Roosevelt Myrtle M. Barnes Charlotte Schulz Cresco Misty Eakin Schulz Irah Fenner

Miss Leona Sprynel Hosts Valley Valentine Party

Miss Leona Sprynel hosted a Valentine party for the Otyokwa Camp Fire group of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Lee Hendrickson led the business session with Miss Helen McLean assisting. Dinner featured American beauty roses and white larkspur, with prizes awarded to Barbara Carruthers, Betty Lou Carlson, and Theresa Cortez. Other guests included Charlotte Penningroth, Charlotte Trewin, Mary Jane Ferguson, Margaret Ann Barry, and Bertha Conroy.

Leona Sprynel Frank Sprynel Twenty-sixth Street Otyokwa First Presbyterian Church Lee Hendrickson Guardian Helen McLean Barbara Carruthers Betty Lou Carlson Theresa Cortez Charlotte Penningroth Charlotte Trewin Mary Jane Ferguson Margaret Ann Barry Bertha Conroy

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Meeting Notes

Twenty nine members gathered Wednesday at the Montrose hotel for a talk by Dorothy Dawson on Operation of a Credit Bureau. The third edition of the Cereal City Credit Charter was distributed. Seven members Ida Boettcher Edith Lowe Inez Fisher Pearle Hinkley Lorena Fluegel Gayle Giblin Edna Wright will attend the National Retail Credit district convention in Lincoln on Feb 19. Next meeting is March 1.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Montrose ‘Hotel Dorothy Dawson Credit Guide and Adjustment Company Credit’ Bureau Cereal City Lincoln National Retail Credit Association Ida Boettcher Edith Lowe Inez Fisher Pearle Hinkley Lorena Fluegel Gayle Giblin Edna Wright

Scholl and Cronk Wed In Williamsburg Riverside Ceremony

Alice M. Scholl of Cedar Rapids married Harold Reed Cronk formerly of Waterloo in a ring ceremony at the Williamsburg Methodist parsonage. Rev. John C. Beherends officiated. The couple plans a westward honeymoon and home at 200 Sixth Street SW Cedar Rapids.

Williamsburg Alice M. Scholl Cedar Rapids Harold Reed Cronk Waterloo John C. Beherends Mary Scholl Everett R. Cronk Omaha Fred Scholl Williamsburgh Union Central Life Insurance Company John B. Finney Real Estate Cronk Ralph E. Cronk Cedar Heights Cedar Falls Department of Interior Washington, D. C Gettysburg National Military Park Gettysburg Norman Wood Pattern Works Methodist Episcopal Church Sixth Street

Pendleton-Harrison Wed In Cedar Rapids Ceremony

George Pendleton of Thornburg announces the marriage of his daughter Alice to Wilbur L. Harrison of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was held Saturday at 4 p.m. in the parsonage of the Second Christian church with Rev. I. E. Lickletter officiating. Attendants were J. L. Mershon and wife of Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids while Harrison works with Wilson and Company.

George Pendleton Thornburg Alice Wilbur L. Harrison Cedar Rapids Second Christian Church I. E. Linkletter J. L. Mershon

Sally Wykle Hosts Valentine Party at Home

Miss Sally Wykle daughter of Rev E J Wykle entertained at a Valentine party Monday evening at her home 231 Tenth Street NW with games dancing and refreshments in the Valentine motif Guests included Merle Tilson Myrtle McGinn Evelyn Scurlock Phyllis Wiley Marge Hog Joe Stoddard Dick Miller Tremaine Lester Kotaska Bernie Webster and Kenneth Wiley.

Sally Wykle E. J. Wykle Tenth Street NW Merle Tilson Mar‘delle McGinn Evelyn Scurlock Phyllis Wiley Marge Hog Joe Stoddard Dick Miller Tremaine Lester Kotaska Bernie Webster Kenneth Wiley

Masquerade Dance at St Patrick’s Church Rosary Society

Unit No 1 of the Rosary society of St Patrick’s church held a masquerade dance Tuesday night attended by 300 couples. Prizes were awarded for best costumes with guests from Iowa City Walford and Fairfax. Mrs Marian Shea, general chairman, thanks members and friends for making the party a success.

Unit No. 1 The Rosary Society of

Naomi circle honors Mrs. Mary Smith at wedding shower

Members of the Naomi circle honored Mrs. Mary Smith of 1823 Third Street NW who wed Arthur Knapp of Marion on Saturday. A Feb 8 wedding shower at her home drew fifteen members and refreshments were served.

Naomi Mary Smith Third Street NW Arthur Knapp Marion

P T A Meeting Draws Fifty At Cleveland School

The second Dad s Night of the year drew about fifty mothers fathers and teachers to the Cleveland school Tuesday. Mrs Wayne G Basler led singing with Miss Alice Mae Ottilie, and Mrs Alfred J Johnson presided over the business session. A program honored founders and past presidents and jonquils were presented to several leaders.

Cleveland P. T. A Wayne G. Basler Alice Mae Ottilie Alfred J. Johnson H. N. Steele Johnson Jonquils Charles Hubbard F. L. Bakerney L. R. Buffington Fred Stark Walter R. Stephenson Steele Adeline Montillon Association J. J. Runner Iowa City Basler Ottilie Glenn Turner E. W. Lundquist Lucille Pogge Bernice Wechsler J. M. Wiley J. P. Hogan H.'’ F. Bixton John Dryms D. S. Smith Henry Lubbon

Jackson P. T. A. Founders Day Program Notes

Jackson P. T. A. held Founders Day at the school with 35 members present. Mrs. LeMont presided. reports were given by Mesdames Alexander, Kubik, Longberg and Alexander. Discussions covered forming a new Cub pack and a radio talk set for February 24 at 4 45 p.m. The meeting included performances by Suzanne Schultz and others and a discussion on Founding of P T A and related topics led by Mrs. Love. Community Nutrition service head Miss Bernice Hopper spoke on nutrition and economy in foods. Past presidents were introduced.

LeMont Blaine Hyten First Christian Church Bernice Hopper Community Nutrition Service Junior League of Cedar Rapids

Poem Reading Honors Four Mothers at Preston Event

Mrs Love and three other mothers were honored with a poem reading titled Thank You by Mrs Felter. Each received a yellow rose, blue taper decorated refreshments followed. Committee led by Mrs Longberg with helpers Sperring Bowker and Ronk. Picture awarded to the 4B and 3A. Mothers of 3B and 24 pupils to host next meeting.

Love E. E. Bunce LeMont Caroline Preston Felter Longberg E. E. Sperring George Bowker R. Ronk

Polk PTA School Program Highlights Tuesday Meeting

Miss Inga Tapper announced the program featuring songs by 6A, talks on St Valentine Lincoln Washington, a 30-child history project, guitar numbers by Duane Thenhaus, rhythm band performances, and a books review. Mrs Harlan Hickey announced founders day objects and Mrs Lynn Swaney reviewed Through the Years. Tea followed with decorations by Mrs Harold Smith. Third grade mothers hosted.

Polk P.T.A Inga Tapper Janice Clark Ruby Buckheister Roger Dauchy Jerry Lou Hart Gordon Ramsay Richard Albright Edwin Huesenfeld WMT Light Duane Thenhaus St. Valentine Marilyn Henry Abraham Lincoln Herbert Williams George Washington David Jacobs Bobby Swaney Babs Mapel Dale Crozier Jimmy Wasta Eddie Mason Harvey Adkins Sally Strother Accoun Mts Willis Clark Frank Williams C. F. Peremsky George Greenway Erwin Wasta Harold Smith Evan Mapel Albert Alexander

Taylor P T A Founders Day Meeting Delights Auditorium

Taylor P T A holds its annual founders day meeting Thursday at 2 30 p m in the school auditorium. A playlet Spirit of the Congress will be presented and past presidents will be honored. Fifth grade mothers will serve refreshments and new district mothers are invited.

Taylor P. T. A Spirit of the Congress

St Louis Symphony to Perform at Iowa City This Week

The St. Louis Symphony under Vladimir Golschmann returns to the University of Iowa campus Thursday with two concerts at 3 15 p m and 8 p m The 86 piece orchestra marks the fifth straight year in the series for Prof Charles B Righter The matinee features Purcell Barbirolli suite for strings four horns two flutes and English horn The evening program includes Mozarts overture to The Marriage of Figaro Brahms Symphony No 4 in E minor and Wagner Lohengrin Prelude.

Gazette Iowa City St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Golschmann University of Iowa Charles B. Righter Purcell-Barbirolli Mozart

Pazeta Camp Fire Meeting at Westminster Qools

Pazeta Camp Fire group met Tuesday at Westminster. Colleen Martin and Marilyn Thoman attended, with Marilyn Imrais also listed among participants.

Pazeta Westminster Qools

Catholic Current Events Meeting With Me Soy A M

Catholic group plans a 2 pm gathering featuring listed members including Mrs. Ukerman Miss Sapgine Schicht and Mrs M. The fragmentary notice notes a Catholic current events session with attendees.

Glaub Gahahines Ukerman Sapgine Schicht

Cultus Golub Club Meeting Set for Thursday

The Cultus Golub club will meet Thursday at 2 30 pm with member Patterson at 115 First Ave.

Cultus Golub Cults Mesee Patterson

Explosion at Decorah service station injures Earl Johnson

A pail of gasoline used to clean a motor exploded at the Phillip Johnson service station in Decorah. Gas fumes ignited by a nearby torch, blowing out six windows and the door. Earl Johnson suffered burnt hands.

The Gazette Decorah Phillip

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